It seems like only yesterday when the
first issue of TheCoin Collectorms printed,
and now we are on No. 41! Time flies!
This Issue is filled with many "goodies"
including iots of new purchases. Things have
been hectic around here — what with the
Eiiasberg Collection Sale in the limelight and
a lot of other things going on — and, believe
it or not, some of our purchases from Aprii
still aren't in stock. However, we'reall working
on it, and this and the next several issues will
bring lots of good things your way.
New directions. What should 1 collect?
This is an inquiry we get frequently. If you
have nothing particular in mind, why not
form a type set with as many different coin
designs as you can find? This is a great way
to add diversity to your collection and to
experience first hand the high points and
low points in coinage designs, the different
metals used, and other aspects. You can
always customize your type set by adding
coins from different mints, or buying the
first year (or the last) that the design was
used, or picking out rarities.
One client wanted a special
challenge, so he is building a
type set of rarities, starting in
a big way with a Proof 1877
Indian cent!
Specialized collections are
another way to go. The lead
article in this issue is a good
reminder that the most popu¬
lar of all old-time collections
is one consisting of Morgan
silver dollars. There are fewer
than 100 different dates and
mintmarks to collect from
1878 to 1921, and over half of
them an be bought in Mint
State for a few hundred dollars or less
(some much less], and in the range of just
$20 to $50! Morgan dollars offer a 'lot of
coin for the money." Liberty Walking half
dollars have been acclaimed for their beauty,
and a complete collection of the later dates
of the 1930s and 1940s an be acquired in
Mint State for a modest cost. 1 like copper
coins, and even though 1 have seen many
things in my areer, I an still become
excited by a sharp EF or AU large cent
dated in the 1820s, not a rarity to be sure,
but certainly interesting to look at.
Use this issue as your passport to
numismatic enjoyment. Mark Borckardt
(our senior numismatist], Ray Merena, and
I have bought many new things, and you
an take your pick of them here. Each coin
comes with our money-back guarantee of
satisfaction. We're not happy until you are.
Ordering is a snapl Just pick up the
telephone and all Gail Watson toll free at
1-80)0-222-5993. Or, send your order by
fax or mail. Ask about our "Order It Today,
Enjoy It Tomorrow" service. In that way a
beautiful shipment of coins will be in your
hands sooner than you can imagine! Have a
question? Want to know more about a
coin's surface, why we price it as we do, or
anything else? Just ask!
"Your friends In the rare coin business."
That has been our motto for many yars.
We look forward to your order and will
treat you as we ourselves would like to be
treated.
Happy collecting!
Q. David Bowers
The following interesting
letter is from Brent Hughes
and was received on May 29th.
As we thought it would be of
general interest, it is reprinted
herewith.
Dear Dave:
Thank you so much for
sending me The Coin Col¬
lector and your other
publications. I espe¬
cially enjoyed the cur¬
rent issue in which
you made the com¬
ments about your in¬
terest in Morgan dol¬
lars.
Your mention of
the Treasury’s release
of silver dollars from the
mid-1930s to 1964 brought
back a flood of memories. May
I offer a few stories of those
years which you are fi^ee to use
if you wish?
Today’s collectors who grew
up after the Great Depression
of the 1930s ask me why 1
didn’t put away vast quantities
of these dollars when they could
be had for face value. The answer, of course, is
that almost no one had an extra dollar to spend
on a hobby-everything went for necessities
like food.
I grew up on a “cotton mill hlH” and had
never seen a silver dollar until about 1936
when the textile mill owners got together with
loal merchants to demonstrate how much the
mill workers’ wages contributed to the economy
of our small town. One Friday the mills paid
everyone in silver dollars, and I saw my father.
by Brent Hughes
an amateur collector, examining them for
mintmarks. Most workers could not wait to get
rid of the heavy coins beause they “wore
holes” in their pockets. Once my father ex¬
plained what mintmarks were, I was hooked
and began to examine every
coin I acquired on
my paper route.
I soon had
my own
Whitman
boards
with my trea¬
sures preserved in¬
side.
Fast forward now to
1948 when I met the late Ben
Douglas who was just setting up
a coin business in his home in Washing¬
ton, D.C. Ben was manager of a grocery store
in 1946 and happened to be working a register
one day when a customer paid his bill with
silver dollars. Ben already knew his coins and
saw that the dollars were 1880 Carson City
Mint in new condition. When he asked his
customer where he had gotten the coins, he
replied, “At the Treasury Cash Room. 'They’ll
sell you all you want at face value.”
Ben took a ab to the Treasury Building
and bought 300 silver dollars. As a result of
this transaction, Ben’s new coin business was
off and running and he would eventually give
up the grocery business in favor of a small coin
shop in downtown Washington. Ben went on
to introduce hundreds of people to the hobby.
Around 1961 1 was working at the Justice
Building two blocks from Ben’s shop when he
ailed me one morning to ask “a big favor.”
Ben had lost an eye during his childhood and
did not drive a ar. His brother-in-law
had agreed to circle the block
at the Treasury Building
while he and 1 went
inside to buy two
bags of silver
dollars. Ben
had gotten a
tip that the
bags con-
t a i n e d
quantities
of Carson
City coins,
and he
wanted to re¬
plenish his
stock.
As I recall, a
bag of one thousand
silver dollars weighed
nearly 60 pounds, so we had
a bit of a struggle lugging them out of
the Cash Room, down the long steps and
across the courtyard to the sidewalk and street
We put the two bags in the trunk of the ar and
(continued on page 9)
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Jnc 10* 1996 ^ CC Ismm #41
Bowers and Mcreu Gallcfics, lac. 4s WoHcboro, NH 4 800-222-5993
®1996 Bowers and Merena Galleries, Inc
ISSN 1073-9580
A Silver Dollar Reminiscence
Letter from
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Bowers and Merena
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COLONIAL COINS
Notable Pine Tree Shilling
Large Planchet
1652 Nm- 1 1. Nassadiusetts Bay Colony. Silver Pine Tree
shilling. Large planchet AU-50. 69.74 grains. Virtually
round planchet, and quite handsome as such. Light silver
gray sutfeces. Abundant traces of mint host in protected
areas. Small planchet rim split from striking pressure, just
past N of IN. A splendid spedmen-actually quite excep-
tional-of one of the most famous, most storied of all early
American coins. Ask to see it on approval . 5,925
1652 N-16. Nassachusetts Bay Colony. Pine Tree shil¬
ling. SmaOplanciieL F-15. (PCGS). 68.1 grains. Somewhat
conservatively graded; many would call it VF-20. Attractive
light gray surfaces. A few scattered marks are not unusual
for the grade . . . 1,650
1724 B-166. Woods Hibernia halfpenny. VF-35. Glossy brown
surfaces. An exceptional piece at this grade level. ... 249
Carolina Elephant Token Rarity
O Over E Variety
1694 Carolina Elephant token. F-12. Variety with 0 over E
in PROPRIETORS (first misspelled as PROPRIETERS and
then corrected). Attractive light brown surfaces. Smooth,
even wear. A very handsome specimen. Elephant well
defined on obverse. Reverse with most lettering clear, and
with the 0 over E feature well defined. A classic early rarity
of which only a few dozen are known to exist . 4,495
1760 Voce Populi. B-233. ZSC. MS60. Sharply struck. Rich
brown surfaces. One of Dave Bowers’ new purchases from
a recent buying trip . . . . . . 985
1779 Rhode bland Ship token. Breen-1 141. With wreath
in place of the effaced vlugtende(“lleeing’’).AV-53 (PCGS).
Copper composition (“brass”). A high grade, attractive
specimen of this issue with inscriptions and devices relat¬
ing to the Revolutionary War . . . 1,695
1787 Nova Ebotac (New York) copper. Figure facing left.
AU-55. Rich, lustrous light brown surfaces with ample
lighter color. One of the very finest Nova Eborac coppers
we’ve ever seen or handled. A remarkable coin . 2,495
1786 Vermont copper. Ryder-6. Breasett 4-D. Breen-7 13.
VERMONTENSIUM legend. VF-25 (PCGS) with some
claims to a higher grade. A very pleasing specimen that
certainly has one of the smoothest planchets we’ve seen on
this issue. Glossy brown surfaces. A few marks are conso¬
nant with the grade. Struck about 5% or so off center, with
some area of blank planchet at the top of the obverse and,
to a lesser extent, at the corresponding part of the reverse.
A coin that will please the most fastidious buyer. . 1,475
1783 Nova Constellatio copper. Blunt Rays. Crosby 341. AU-
50 (PCGS). Old scratch at date. Medium brown planchet
Well struck and well defined. An especially high grade
specimen of this interesting issue . 1,275
1787 Massachusetts cent R.64J. Rarity 3. Arrows in eagle’s
left (on observer’s right), the standard format VF-20 with
light brown surfaces . 350
1788 Massachusetts cent Ryder 10-L. Period after MASSA¬
CHUSETTS. VF-30. Sharpness of a slightly higher grade,
but lightly porous. Quite attractive overall. From Lester
Merkin’s sale of June 1970, Lot 589 . 455
1786 Connecticut Miller 5.4-G. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Left VF-
25. Struck slightly off center, affecting the tops of AUCTORI
on the obverse and INDE on the reverse. Mahogany and
brown surfaces . 330
1787 Connecticut M4-L. Mailed Bust Left Homed Bust (so-
called from a die break extending upward from the shoulder
of the portrait). VF-35. A choice specimen of this popular
variety. Smooth brown surfaces . . . 700
1787 Connecticut Ml.l-A Small head. ETLIB INDE (trans¬
posed legend on reverse). VG-10. 1066 grains . 265
1787 Connecticut M17-g.3. Rarity4. Draped Bust Left VF-
30. Pleasing light brown . 375
1787 Connecticut M304ih.l. Rarity-2. Draped Bust Left VF-
35 . . - 395
1787 Connecticut M31.1-r.4. Draped Bust Left F-15. Medium
brown surfaces. Tiny planchet defect on rim . 145
1787 Connecticut M332-Z5. Draped Bust Left VF-20. Light
brown surfaces . 235
1787 Connecticut M33.2-Z 5. Draped Bust Left F-12. 179
1787 Connecticut M33.5-T.2. Rarity-5. Draped Bust Left
“Skeleton Hand" variety, so called from the appearance of
the branch arm and hand of the seated figure on the
reverse. VF-25 . 395
1787 Connecticut M33.7-R.2. F-15. Very faint porosity. 135
1787 Connecticut M33.36-T.2. Draped Bust Left “Skeleton
Hand,” a reflection of the bony appearance of the arm and
hand. A reappearance of the same reverse die used to coin
M335-T.2. VF-25. Some original planchet surface is still
seen at the centers, due to incomplete striking up in these
areas (not unusual for the variety). Very attractive light
brown surfaces; a superb piece overall . 275
1787 Connecticut M33.39-S.1. Draped Bust Left EF45. Light
browa Some original planchet surface characteristics still
visible on higher relief parts. Outstanding quality . 895
Did You Guess It???
On page 10 of our last issue [CC
No. 40) we noted that Maggie Kettler
of our staff heard this trivia question
on our local radio station. We didn't
know the answer? Were you able to
figure it out? Here it is: • 75 years ago
only 1% of the population did this.
Now, only 1% doesn't. What do they
now do that they didn't do 75 years
ago? • Here are some of the answers
that were incorrect, to give you a
better chance at guessing correctly:
Get a driver's license, fly in an air-
piane, take a bath as opposed to a
shower, and use an outhouse. What
do you think?
•XEJ auiODUi Xed uaMsue aqj^ .
The Coin Collector ^ June 10, 1996
1787 Connecticut M3333S. 1 . Draped Bust Left. F-15. Lightly
granular surfaces. Medium brown. Attractive . 125
1787 Connecticut M37.3-i. Rarity-3. Draped Bust Left VF-20.
Medium brown surfaces . 275
1787 Connecticut M43.1-Y. Draped Bust Left. VF-20. Medium
brown. Excellent strike and detail for the grade . 175
1788 Connecticut M2-D. Rarity-2. Mailed Bust Right VG-
8 . 95
1788 Connecticut Mll-C. Mailed Bust Left F-15 . 170
1786 New Jersey. Maris-17-K. Rarity4. F-12 . 235
1787 New Jersey. M32-T. F-15. Late die state . 275
1787 New Jersey. M32-T. F-12. Porous. Early die state.
Sharpness of F-15 . 195
1787 New Jersey. M46e. Small planchet Plain Shield. F-12
(PCGS); conservatively graded, in our opinion; we have no
problem calling it VF-20 . 295
1787 New Jersey. M48-g. VF-30, Quality-wise this is a real
beauty, what with its smooth surfaces and glossy brown
planchet’ in fact probably not one in 10 specimens of Maris
4&g at this grade level will match it . 450
1787 New Jersey. M48-g. F-15 (PCGS) or a bit better, with
some serious claims to VF-20 . . . 265
1787 New Jersey. M48-g. VG-8/VF-20. Faintly porous olive
and tan surfaces. Outline to shield . 129
1787 New Jersey. M64-t Small planchet VF-20 (PCGS).
Somewhat irregular planchet surfaces, especially on the
reverse, where certain of the original planchet character¬
istics are visible on the shield . 375
1787 Auctori Plebis token. BR-1147. EF40. Obverse design
similar to the Connecticut Draped Bust Left coppers. 825
1789 Breen-1022. Nott token. ’Thick Planchet 202.2
grains. AU-SO . 1,150
1789 B-1022. Nott token. Thick Planchet 166.64 grains.
AU-50. A very attractive piece . 1,150
Kentucky cent Lancaster edge. MS-60 RB (PCGS). Edge
lettered PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR
BRISTOL. An exceptionally nice example with a generous
quotient of original mint redRare so fine! . 1,295
We are faced with the curious situation that the alt-
important lettered edge cannot be seen as It is in a certified
holder! However, its attribution is marked on the holder.
1795 TalboL Allum & Lee cent BR-1035. NS-65. Choice
dark tan with traces of mint red. An especially nice
specimen . 1,095
1783 Washington token. Breen-1203. Baker4. Large Military
Bust VF-20. T.W.I. and E.S. engraver and designer signa¬
tures on reverse. Light brown surfaces . 295
1783 Washington token. B-1202. Small Military Bust Plain
edge. VF-35. T.W.I. and E.S. engraver and designer signa¬
tures on reverse. Bold strike. Glossy planchet A beautiful
specimen. Somewhat scarce in all grades . 350
1795 Breen-1271. Washington Grate token. MS60. Lustrous
surfaces. Mostly golden brown with some traces of faded
mint red . 595
HALF CENTS
1793 Breeti-2, Cohen-2. AG-3. Legible date and word
LIBERTY, Portrait is distinctive, and much reverse detail
is seen. Smooth, even wear. Light brown plancbet A very
nice coin despite the technical grade of AG-3. Your com¬
plete satisfaction is guaranteed. An excellent opportunity
to fill in that empty space in your collection; this is the
rarest of the half cent design types . 1,195
Superb Quality 1793 Half Cent
Sharp and Lustrous
1793 B-3, C-3. Rarity-3. AU-58 BN (NGC). A superbly
struck specimen with exceptional detail in all areas
including the hair strands of Miss Liberty on the obverse
and the words HALF CENT on the reverse. A find for the
connoisseur and discriminating specialist Quality with a
capital QlNotone in 10 1793 half cents at this grade level
is this nice! . — . 22,750
Classic 1793 Half Cent
1793 B-4, 1-4. Rarity-4. VG-8. Scratch on obverse and a
few other marks, not unusual for the grade. Denomination
HALF CENT remarkably sharp on reverse. Light brown
surfaces. An excellent coin at this grade level. Essential for
a type set of U.S. coins . . . 2,650
1794 B-6b, C-4a. VF-20. Bold definition of details as
typical for this date. Very faint porosity. Scarce at this
grade level . . . 1,395
1794 B-6b, C4a. Rarity-2. F-12. Medium brown surfaces. Late
die state. From a nice group of half cents recently pur¬
chased . - . 695
1794 B6b, C4a. Rarity-2. F-12 Another new purchase and just
as nice! Not often do we buy several 1794 half cents at the
same time. Medium brown . 695
1794 B-9, C-7. Rarity-2. VG-10. Dark brown . 595
1795 B-2a, C-2a. Rarity-3. Lettered edge. Punctuated date. F-
15 BN (NGC). A very handsome specimen that could pass
muster at the VF level; wish that all “F-15” pieces were this
nice! Light brown fields. You’ll like it! . 895
1795 B-2a, &2a. Rarity-3. Lettered edge. Punctuated date.
G-7 . 375
1795 B-5a, C-Sa. Rarity-3. No Pole. VG8 . 395
1797 B-2, C-2. Rarity-3. Plain edge. VC6/C-5 . 295
1800 B-1, C-1.EF40 . 450
1804 B-1, Ol. Rarity3. Crosslet 4, With Stems. VF-30. Massive
die break at top and center of reverse. We have just purchased
a very nice collection of half cents, and this issue gives you
the opportunity to pick the pieces you need. . 450
1804 B-1, C-1. Rarity3. Crosslet 4. With Stems. VF-20. 200
1804 B4a, C5. Rarity4, Spiked Chin. VF-20 . 195
1804 B6, C6. Spiked Chin. VF-20 (PCGS) . 225
1804 B-7, C8. Spiked Chin. AU-53 (PCGS) . 750
1804 B-7, C8. Spiked Chin. F-15 . 85
1804 &8, C-9. Rarity2. Crosslet 4. With Stems. F-12 . 79
1804 B-9. C-10. Crosslet 4 With stems. MS-62 BN
(ANACS) . 1,750
1804 B-9, C-10. Crosslet 4. With stems to wreath. EF40 or
finer. Some glossy lustre near rims . 350
1804 B12, C-11. Rarity3+. Plain 4, With Stems. VF-20.275
1804 B12. G1 1. Rarity3-r. Plain 4. With Stems. VF-20. Some
reverse scratches . 175
1804 B12. C-11. Rarity-S-^. Plain4. With Stems. F-12.. 125
1804 B12, C-1 1. F-12. Small planchet clip . 89
1804 B12, C-11. Rarity-3+. Plain 4. With Stems. V&8....85
1806 B3, C-1. Stemless wreath. VF-20 . 75
1806 B3, C-1, Stemless wreath. F-15. . . 55
1806 B4, C4. Large 6. MS60, Lustrous light brown and olive
surfaces . . 895
1806 B4, C-3. Large 6. VG-8. Uneven strike. . . 39
Enjoyment
This is probabiy the best singie reason to be a coin coiiector. Forming a nice
coiiection of coins is iike having your own private museum or art gaiiery. Arrayed
in front of your eyes are coins of different designs from different periods and of
different degrees of rarity. One of the ways I enjoy a coin is to iook at it. This
sounds a bit fundamental, i reaiize, but it is true. If you take a Morgan dollar in
your coiiection and spend five minutes checking it under a magnifying glass, you
will note many things. Notice that the stars are six-pointed and are fiat at the
centers, notice that IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse is in ornate Old English
letters, while other inscriptions are not. Check each numeral of the date and see
how it is formed. What is ali that stuff Miss Liberty is wearing in her hair? How
is the eagle formed, what are its features? The list goes on. If you do this, an
"ordinary" coin can become quite fascinating. And, the nice part is that the coin
does not have to be expensive.
1807 Bl, C-1. EF45. Lusfrous brown surfaces. A very
attractive specimen of a date that is usually seen in
significantly lower grades. Good to Fine being typical. Rare
so nice! Die State III . 519
1809 B4, G3. Normal date. VF-30 . 119
1809 B-6, 06. Normal date. AU-55 (NGC). Some traces of
lustre on the reverse . 419
1825 Bl, C-1. Rarity-2+. VF-30 . 159
1825 B2, 02. AU-50 . 340
1826 Bl, C-1. AU-58 BN (NGC). Very attractive quality265
1826 Bl, &1. VF-30 . 119
1826 B2, G2. Rarity-3. VF-35 . 235
1829 Bl, C-1. AU-50 . 195
1832 Bl, C-1. Rarity-2. EF40 . 79
1832 B2, C-2. EF40 . 85
1833 Bl. AU-58 (PCGS) . 149
1835 B-1, C-1. MS-65 RB (NGC). One of the very finest
seen. A nice mixture of fiery mint red with lustrous brown.
An excellent candidate for a type set or specialized collec¬
tion . 1,495
1835 B2, C2. EF40 . 80
Gem Proof 1841 Rarity Original,
Large Berries
1841 OriginaL Large Berries. Proof-65 BN. C)riginaL(NGC).
A splendid gem specimen of this famous issue, a coin
combining superb quality with classic rarity. Mirror surfaces
are light brown with ample original mint red and iridescent
hues. Extremely well struck. One of the very finest extant
specimensaiaong only a few dozen known . 8,500
Classic 1841 Original
1841 Original. B-1. Rarify-6. EF-45. 80.2 grains. A splen¬
did coin with attractively toned surfaces. Very sharp detail.
A find for the numismatist seekinga beautiful but relatively
inexpensive example of this Proof-only date. You’ll like this
one! . 2,850
1849 B4, Cl. Large date. MB60. Lustrous brown surfaces.
A few normal marks away from MB62 or 63. Very sharp.
A nice specimen of the only business strike issue of the
decade of the 1840s . 450
1849 B4, Cl. Large date. EF45 . 165
1850 B-1, C-1. NS-63 RB (PCGS). A very attractive example
of one of the scarcer 18491857 Braided Hair business
strike issues, especially at high levels. Somewhat scarce
and unappreciated in this grade . 1,995
1850 Bl, C2. EF40. Somewhat scarcer than generally
believed . 150
1851 Bl, Cl. AU-58 . . 179
1851 Bl, Cl, AU-55 . 159
1851 Bl, Cl. AU-50 . 139
1851 Bl, Cl. EF45 . 99
1851 Bl, Cl. EF40 . 79
1853 B-1, C-1. MS-64 RB. Nearly full red! A truly
remarkable gem. A prize, a “find,” for the specialist and
connoisseur! . 1,495
1853 Bl, Cl. VF-30 . 65
1854 Bl, Cl. MS65 BN (NGC). Sharply struck, lustrous light
tan surfaces . . . 975
1854 Bl, Cl. AU-50 . 139
1855 B-1, Cl. NS-65 RB (NGC). An outstanding specimen
that is sure to please the most discriminating buyer.1,595
1855 Bl, Cl. AU-50 (PCGS) . 155
1856 Bl, Cl. Rarity-5. MB64 BN. A sharp and very attractive
specimen of exceptional quality. And, the 1856 is one of the
scarcer dates in this, the last decade of the half cent695
Gorgeous Gem 1857
1857 B-1, C-1. NS-65 RB (NGC). A splendid, marvelous
gem! Nearly full original mint red, and with more red than
some coins called “MB65 RD” have! Certainly this is in the
top 1% of surviving 1857 half cents quality-wise. .. 2,750
1857 Bl, Cl, MS62, red and brown, mostly brown. Scarce
so fine (in fact scarce in anygrade). We always buy 1856
and 1857 half cents whenever we can find high quality
coins for reasonable prices . 445
1857 B1,C1.MS62BN . 375
1857 Bl, Cl. AU-55 BN (NGC) . 250
1857 Bl, Cl. AU-50 . 195
LARGE CENTS
High-Grade S-6 1793 Wreath Cent
^e and Bars Edge; EP-40
1793 Slieldon-6. Wreath. Vine and Bars Edge. EF-40
(PCGS). Splendid medium brown surfaces. Extremely
attractive overall. Certainly in the top 10% quality-wise of
1793 cents at the EF40 level. From an old-time New
England collection, off the market for years . 8,950
Gorgeous EF 1793 Wreath Cent
1793 Wreath. Lettered Edge. EF40 BN (NGC). Glossy rich
brown surfaces. One of the nicest 1793 Wreath cents we
have ever seen at this level. A find for the large cent
specialist or the type collector . 8,450
1794 S-22. VF-20. Bent Hair Lockobverse, called the Large
WancAe/variety by Edward Maris in his 19thcentury study
of this date. Medium brown. A very pleasing coin that will
be just right for the discriminating buyer . 995
Mint State Amiable Face 1794 S-30
An Extraordinary Specimen
1794 S-30. MS-60 BN (PCGS). Lustrous medium brown
surfaces. Well struck and very attractive. Dr. Edward Maris
called this theAmiaAfePacevariety; Miss Liberty seems to
be smiling An extraordinary specimen of an early Ameri¬
can classic, a gorgeous example of one of the most
aesthetically pleasing dies of the year . 7,295
1794 S44. VG-10 . 345
1795 S-78. Plain edge. VF-25 (PCGS). Light brown fields.
Nicely defined motifs and lettering A far above average
example at this grade level . 695
1796 S-81. Rarity-3+. Liberty Cap. F-15. A very pleasing coin,
one you’ll fall in love with when you see it (an early large
cent does not have to be a gem to be nice) . 750
Splendid 1798 S-184 Cent
Challenges Mint State
1798 S-184. Rarify-2. AU-58 (NGC). Very close to full Mint
State and a challenge to it Glossy and thoroughly pleasing
light brown surfaces. A nice coin for a type set although
the variety collector will find a second glance to be amply
repaid . . . 2,950
Classic 1799/8 Rarity
1799/8 S-188. Rarily-4-. VG-10. Just purchased. Light to
medium brown surfaces. Very bold date. A very pleasing
coin just bought by Mark Borckardt In being reviewed by
our staff we graded it variously from VGIO to Fine-12. It
is one of the nicest you’ll ever find at or near this grade
level . 5,150
1801 S-223. Error fraction expressed as the mathematically
meaningless 1/000. Fine-12 . 175
1802 S-232. EF40. Curious die blunder with T cut over Y in
LIBERTY. A very pleasing coin. Advanced reverse rim cud
above ATE in STATES. A tiny planchet flaw is noted on the
obverse rim at 12;00 . 695
1808 S-279. VF-25 . 595
1813 B292. R-2-. VF-25 . 625
1817 N-16. 15 Stars. EF45. A splendid specimen of this
curious and popular variety . 695
1817 N-16. 15 Stars. EF40 (PCGS). Attractive in all respects.
This is the most curious variety of its era, and every
collection should have one. Here at Bowers and Merena
Galleries we usually buy every one we are offered in EF or
better grade, assuming that the quality is there and the
price is reasonable . 575
1818 N-7. VF-20 . 59
1820 N-13. Large date. MB64 BN . 550
1821 N-1. EF-40 BN (NGC). A sharp and very attractive
specimen of this important date . 1,495
Memorable 1821 Cent
Gorgeous AU-50
1821 N-2. AU-50 or finer. Very sharp and with rich, glossy
light brown and iridescent surfaces. A few trivial marks are
seen, not unusual for the grade. This is one of the finest
1821 N-2 cents we have ever had in our stock. The variety
specialist as well as the date collector will want to consider
this opportunity carefully. It is a gorgeous coin, and we are
sure you will be as excited about it as we are! _ 2,950
1821 N-2. EF40. Glossy olive-brown with very minor marks,
A sharp and attractive example of this watershed year, a
key to the “middle date” cents . 995
1821 N-2. VGIO . 85
1823/2 N-1. VF-35. Light brown surfaces. This is the kind
of coin we’d like to buy 100 of, but they only are found one
at a time, and not often. The 1823 is the scarcest date of the
later series cents 1816-1857 . 1,425
1825 N-2. Rarity-2+. VF-20 . 125
1826 N4. Rarity-2. AU-55. Rich medium brown surfaces.
Cents of the year 1826 are nearly always seen in lower
grades. Probably not one in 200 specimens touches the AU
level . 895
Lustrous Gem 1827 N-3
1827 N-3. Rarity-2. NS-64 BN. A glossy, lustrous gem
specimen of a date that is fairly elusive in higher grades. Die
break among left-side stars; die breaks on neck. . 2,970
1827 N4. Rarity-2+. AU-55. Glossy light brown surfaces.
Cents of this date are very hard tofind at the AU level. This
piece is very bluntly struck . . . 795
1827 N-11. NS-63 BN. Light brown fields, medium brown
features. Lots of gloss. A splendid specimen from our
recent buying trip . 2,100
Glossy Gem 1828 N-6
1828 N-6. MS-64 BN. Light brown fields, glossy and
beautiful. A gorgeous specimen in every regard.... 2,850
1828 N-11. Rarity-2. AU-58. Early die state. Lustrous and
beautiful. Another “find” from our recent trip . 795
Gem 1829 N-2 Cent
1829 N-2. Rarity-2. MS-65 BN. You’ll love it! . 3,685
1829 N-8. Urge letters. VF-20 . 95
1832 N-1. Rarity-2. Medium letters. AU-50 . 385
1833 N-2. Rarity-2. EF45 with some claims to AU-50. . 250
1833 N-5. Homed 8. MS63 BN (PCGS). An attractive, lus¬
trous specimen that will please the variety specialist as well
as the date or type collector . . . 695
1834 N-2. Small date, large stars, medium letters. Double
profile. VF-20 . 75
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1837 Feuchtwanger cent MS60 (PCI). Each coin is brilliant
lustrous, and attractive. Read all about these coins-precur-
sors of the small cent but struck privately in 1837; samples
were submitted to Congress-in the Guide Book. . 325
1837 Feuchtwanger cent AU-58 . 249
1837 Feuchtwanger cent AU-58 (PCI) . . 249
1837 Feuchtwanger cent AU-55 (PCI) . 235
1837 Feuchtwanger cent AU-50 (PCI) . 220
1837 N-9. Beaded Hair Cord. EF40 . 95
1839 N-7. MS-63. Booby Head. Lustrous golden brown
surfaces. Scarce and desirable so fine . 1,895
Gem 1840 Large Date Cent
1840 N-8. Large Date. MS-64 RB. Much fiery mint red is
seen blending to a light brown. A show-stopper, a dazzling
gem . 2,350
1847 N-6, AU-50 . 175
1847 N-10, VF-35 . 99
1847 N-11. MS-60. Sharply struck, lustrous brown surfaces.
Outstanding quality. . . 595
1847 N-28. VF-30 . 85
1848 N-3. VF-35. If you like die varieties, you'll have a field day
with all of the 1848 issues offered here! Nearly all are one
of a kind in our stock . 62
1848 N-9. VF-35 . 67
1848 N-23. Rarity-3+. EF45 . 185
1848 N-23. Rarity-3-^. VF-35 . 105
1848 N-24. VF-35 . 148
1848 N-25. VF-30 . 75
1848 N-27. EF45 . 143
1848 N-27. VF-35 . 69
1848 N-27. VF-30 . 58
1848 N-27. VF-25 . 35
1848 N-28. VF-30 . 49
1848 N-29. Rarity-3-. VF-35 . 84
1848 N-29. Rarity-3-. VF-30. . . 60
1848 N-31. EF40 . 130
1848 N-34. Rarity-5■^. F-12 . 76
1848 N-35. EF40 . . . 95
1848 N-37. Rarity-5. VF-35 . 235
1848 N-38. Rarity4. VF-25 . 65
1848 N41. AU-50 . 235
1848 N41. VF-30 . 58
1849 N-2. AU-58 . 425
1849 N-8. Doubled Die reverse. MS64 BN . 895
1849 N-12. VF-30 . 35
1850 N-11. EF40 . 135
1850 N-21. Rarity-3■^. MS65 BN (NGC). Lovely tan with ample
mint red. The centering is excellent and the lustre full. A nice
candidate for the date, type, or variety collector. . 825
1850 N-22. Rarity4. EF40 . 119
1851 EF40 N-8 . 69
1851 VF-35 . 42
1851 N-9. AU-55 . 135
1851 N-12. AU-55 . 135
1851 N-13. MS65 RB (NGC) . 895
1851 N-14. VF-35 . 49
1851 N-38. EF45 . 95
1852 N-1. EF-40 . 69
1852 N-12, 13. MS64 RB . 395
1853 N-12. AU-50 . 135
1853 N-15. AU-55 . 159
1853 N-15. AU-50 . 135
1853 N-15. VF-30 . 35
1853 N-16. VF-20 . 32
1853 N-25. EF45 . 75
1853 N-33. EF45 . 75
1854 N-24. Rarity-3. EF40 . 55
1855 N-3. Upright 5. EF40 . 59
1855 N-6. Upright 5’s. EF40 . 95
1855 N-8. Upright 5’s. AU-55 . 135
1855 N-9. Italic (slanting) 5’s, Knob on ear. AU-50 . 260
1855 N-9. Italic 5’s, Knob on ear. EF45 . 150
1855 N-9. Italic 5’s, Knob on ear. EF40 . 140
1855 N-9. Italic 5’s, Knob on ear. VF-30 . 85
1857 N-1. Large date. MS-63 BN. We love 1857 large cents-
their scarcity, their “story” as the last large cent-and buy
all of the nice ones we can! . 495
1857 N-2, Small date, MS64 RB. A warm and even blend of red
and light brown, the color of softly glowing embers. One of
the nicest we have ever seen at this grade level . 750
1857 N-1. Large date, AU-58 . 285
1857 N4. Small date. AU-50 . 195
SMALL CENTS
Flying Eagle Cents
Dazzling Gem 1856 FE Cent
1856 Proof-65 (PCGS), A dazzling gem specimen, quite
possibly the most deeply mirrored and attractively lightly
toned specimen we have ever offered for sale in over 40
years of being in business and handling more than our
share of Flying Eagle and Indian cents! Far finer than any
other we’ve seen certified at the Proof-65 level and far finer
than any of the Beck hoard coins distributed years ago. If
you’ve been looking for a creme de la cremespecimen of
this American numismatic landmark, your search ends
right here! . 23,850
1857 MS65 (NGC). A splendid brilliant and lustrous speci¬
men of the first year of regular issue. Far above average
strike . 2,150
1857 MS-64 (NGC), Light golden toning. Sharp strike. 825
1857 MS63 (NGC) . 525
1857 MS-63 (PCGS). Snow-9. Obverse clashed with Lib¬
erty Seated half dollar die. A sharp and very well defined
specimen of one of the most curious coins in American
numismatics. Lightly toned golden surfaces with a few
hints of magenta. A prize for the cabinet of the connoisseur
and specialist . 1,475
1857 MS60. Nice strike . 235
1857 VF-30 . 45
1858 Large Letters. MS-65 (NGC). Gold toning. Somewhat
prooflike . 2,350
1858 Large Letters. MS63. Light golden surfaces. Very nice
strike . 545
1858 Small Letters. EF45. Obverse with retained cud die
break. . 145
Indian Head Cents
1859 MS64. Brilliant lustrous. A truly splendid specimen of
the first year of issue; the only year with the laurel wreath
reverse design . 795
1859 EF40 . 79
1860 MS65 (NGC). Bold strike. Fairly scarce at this level; far
scarcer than, for example, 1862 or 1863. A far finer than
usually seen specimen of this important “type” coin.850
1861 MS-66. A sharply struck, brilliant and highly lustrous
specimen of the lowest-mintage copper-nickel Indian cent
Quality! . 1,250
1861 EF40 . 65
1862 Proof-6S (NGC). A superb gdm specimen of this Civil
War date. A glittering, mirror Proof that will please the
most discriminating buyer. Very rare so fine! . 1,895
1862 MS64 (NGC). Light golden surfaces . 265
1862 MS63 (NGC). Brilliant Civil War year . 135
1862 MS60. Split on edge and not visible from obverse or
reverse, mint error . 110
1862 AU-50 . 49
1863 MS65. Lustrous . 625
1863 MS-64. Light golden surfaces. Lustrous, lovely. .. 259
1863 MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous light golden surfaces . 259
1863 MS64 (PCGS). Light golden surfaces . 259
1863 EF40 . 22
1864 Copper-nickel. Proof-64 (PCGS). A splendid gem of
remarkable quality. Especially sharp strike. Last of the
copper-nickel cents. First order gets it for only . 1,195
1864 Bronze. MS66 RB (NGC). A high-grade specimen of the
first year of the bronze type . 595
1864 Bronze. AU-50 . 49
1864 L on Ribbon. AU-55. Key issue . . . 345
1864 L on Ribbon. AU-55 (PCGS) . 345
1865 AU-58 . . 65
1865 AU-58. Heavy die clash . 49
1866 MS65 RB. Slightly more brown than red. Great strike!
One of many Indian cents we’ve recently purchased.895
1866 MS65 RB (NGC). Beautiful mint red blending with
natural brown. Indian cents with this type of toning are
among the most beautiful in existence, in our opinion.
Another new purchase . 895
1866 MS-65 RB (PCGS). An attractive specimen; quite rare in
this high grade . 895
1866 MS65 BN (NGC) . 575
1866 AU-50 . 205
1866 EF40. . . 135
1867 MS65 RB (NGC). A top quality specimen of this
somewhat elusive date . 795
1867 Repunched 7 in date. MS63 BN (PCGS) . 595
1867 F-15 . 59
1868 Proof-64 RB (NGC). A nice blend of both colors. 595
1868 MS65 BN (NGC). A splendid gem coin . 750
1868 MS-64 RD (NGC). A splendid specimen. Not many of this
quality have come on the market in recent times.... 1,395
1869/9 (repunched 9) MS60. Scarce date . 575
1869/9 (repunched 9) VF-30 . 335
1 869 Proo665 RB (NGC). A splendid specimen of this scarce
date. Nicely blended toning in fields . 1,295
1869 MS-65 RB (NGC), A very beautiful specimen of this
scarce date. A nice mixture of brown toning with fiery
original mint red. Another Indian cent for the discriminat¬
ing buyer . 1,195
1869 MS-64 RD (PCGS). A brilliant gem . 1,295
1869 MS64 RB (PCGS). Scarce at this grade level . 975
1869 MS63 BN (NGC). Not easy to find so beautiful. Rich,
lustrous, glossy brown surfaces . 525
1870 MS-65 RB (NGC). Mostly red surfaces have hints of
iridescent toning on the high points. A splendid gem
example of this scarce date . 1,195
1870 Snow-7. MS-65 RB (PCGS), Mostly red, “Pick-Axe”
variety, doubled die reverse (we charge no premium for
this interesting feature) . . 1,195
1870 MS64 RB (ANACS). Quite elusive with this combination
of high numerical grade and high quality . 895
1870MS63RB (PCGS) . 595
1870 EF45 . 375
1870 EF-40 . 325
1871 Proof-65 RD (NGC) . 2,150
1871 MS-64 BN (NGC). A satiny brown gem with some
splashes of mint red on both sides. Another “find” for the
buyer who wants an excellent combination of quality and
rarity. A “lot of coin for the money,” considering the
market value of lesser grade piece? . 865
1871 MS-61 BN, Rare . 525
1871 EF40 . 319
1872 Proof-64 RB (PCGS). A relatively inexpensive way to
acquire a high-grade specimen of this important date. An
American numismatic classic. We wonder how long a coin
like this will continue to have a market price this side of
$1,000 . 795
1872 MS63 BN. An attractive key date issue. Another “lot of
coin for the money” item, considering the market prices of
EF and AU specimens. Always in demand . 825
1872 MS62 BN. A lustrous, very attractive coin that’s sure to
please! . 725
1872 MS62 BN (ANACS). Rich, lustrous brown surfaces. 725
1872 EF45. Date higher than usual, but not quite cen¬
tered . 365
1872 VF-20, Light brown . 285
1873 Closed 3. Proof-65 RB (NGC), Lots more “red” on this
one than “brown”; in fact it has more red than some we’ve
seen certified as full red . 995
1873 Open 3, MS65 BN (PCGS) . 595
1874MS65RB (NGC) . 475
1874 MS65 BN (NGC). Lustrous brown surfaces with tinges
of original mint red . 395
1874 MS63 BN . . 225
1874 MS63BN (NGC) . 225
1874 AU-50 . 125
1874 EF40 . 95
1876 MS65 RB. Centennial year issue . 725
Choice 1877 Indian Cent
1877 AU-50. A very attractive specimen of this landmark
issue, the rarest and most desired Indian cent date. 1,850
1877 VG^ . * . 475
1878 Proof-66 RD (NGC), Pale orange-red surfaces. A few
microscopic flecks. One of the finest certified . 1,495
1878 MS64 RB . 495
1879 Proof-65 BN (PCGS). Ample traces of red. A very
handsome coin . 350
1879 Proof-64 RB. Lots of value with Proofs in this grade
range, in our opinion . 295
1879 MS65 RB (NGC) . 329
1879 MS65 BN (NGC). Generous amounts of mint red on
lustrous surfaces . 275
1880 MS65 RB. Mostly brown . 249
1881 Proof-64 RB (PCGS). A piece of hand-picked quality
significantly finer than that usually seen . 325
1881 Proof63 RD . 219
1883 Proof65 BN (NGC) . 325
1883 Proof-64 BN. A splendid specimen and. in our opinion.
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inexpensive on today’s market . 235
1883 MS65 RB (NGC) . 275
1883 MS64 BN . 89
1884 MS65 RD.(PCGS). Fairly difficult to find in this Grade;
several multiples rarer than earlier dates in the same
decade . 395
1884 MS64 BN . 175
1885 Proof65 RB. A superb specimen, brown and red surfaces
with iridescent hues. Award-winning quality! . . 495
1885 Proof63 BN . 189
1885 MS65 BN (NGC) . Ik . 399
1885 MS65 BN (PCGS). Satiny surfaces . 399
1885 MS64 BN . 245
1885 MS63 BN (PCGS) . 149
1886 Type 1. MS65 RB. Brilliant and frosty. Lots of value
here! . 795
1886 Type I. MS65 RB (NGC). Brilliant and frosty, with more
red than brown, especially on the reverse. Lots of value
here, too! . 795
1886 Type 1. MS65 BN (NGC) . 525
1886 Type 1. MS64 BN (NGC). Tinges of mint red . 275
1886 Type L MS64 BN (PCGS). A pleasing brown gem with
traces of attractive mint red . 275
1886 Type 1. MS63 BN (NGC) . 239
1886 Type 11. Proof63 RB (PCGS) . 335
1886 Type II. MS64RB . 1,050
1886 Type II. MS63 BN (ANACS). Mostly brown with a tinge
of mint red. Scarce variety . - . 439
1887 Proof62 BN . 115
1887 MS65RD (PCGS) . 595
1889 Proof64 BN . 185
1891 Proof65 RB (NGC). Relatively low mintage. Scarce and
unappreciated . 550
1891 Proof64 RB . 295
1892 Proof-64 RB. Scarce in Proof, and more or less ignored
by the marketplace. This adds up to another Indian cent
with a lot of value for the price paid . 295
1893 Proof64 BN . 225
1894 MS64 BN (PCGS) . 119
1894 MS62 RB (Hallmark) . 85
18% Proof64 RB. Fewer than 2,000 Proofs were minted this
year. Another Indian cent worth a second look . 275
1898 Proof64 RB . 195
1899 Proof65 RD (Hallmark). A glittering gem! . 795
1899 Proof-64 RB. Low Proof mintage . 250
1900 Proof65 RB (NGC). A gem of hand-picked quality. Very
few this nice still exist . 495
1904 Proof65 RB (NGC). Nearly full red . 565
1906 MS65 RD (PCGS) . 245
1906 MS64RD . 119
1906 AU65 . 22
1907 Proof65 RB (NGC). A splendid gem of hand-picked
quality. This is the lowest mintage Proof issue among
Indian cents after the 1870s. Quality such as this is
sufficiently rare that a year or two may elapse between our
having an example in stock . 645
1907 AU-55 . 22
1907 AU-50 . 17
1906SM&63RB . 319
190&S AU-50 . 139
1909 Indian. Proof-64 BN . 185
1909 Indian. AU-50 . 17
1909-S Indian. MS-6S RB (NGC). A splendid coin, mostly
fiery original mint red . 1,095
1909-S Indian. MS-64 RD. Blazing original mint red
brilliance just beginning to tone; a particularly nice coin
that will fit in well with a gem collection . 1,150
19096 Indian, EF40 (ANACS) . . 425
1909S Indian. VG6 . 299
Lincoln Cents
1909V.D.B. MS66 RD. . 39
1909-S V.D.B. MS-64 RD. Brilliant surfaces. A gem speci¬
men of this key issue . 1,295
1909-S V.D.B. MS-64 RD (PCGS). A lovely gem specimen
of this prime Lincoln cent landmark. How nice this will
look in your collection! . 1,295
1909-S V.D.B. MS-64 (PCI). 90% Red. An outstanding coin.
1,275
1909-S V.D.B. MS-64 RD. A nice specimen of this all-
American favorite _ _ 1,195
1909-S V.D.B. MS-64 RB (PCGS). Highly lustrous and very
beautiful. An outstanding combination of high numerical
grade and high aesthehc appeal with low (in this context)
price . . . 1,195
1909S V.D.B, AU-55 . 699
1909S V.D.B. EF45 . 650
1909S V.D.B. EF45 BN (NGC) . . 650
1909 MS65 BN . 39
1909S Lincoln. MS65 RB . 175
1910 MS65 RB . 39
1910 MS64RD(PCGS)._. . 39
19106 MS65 RD (PCGS) . . . 275
19106 MS64 RB . 79
1911 MS60 . ...18
1911-D MS65 RD (NGC). Quite rare in this high grade
(although lesser grade pieces are readily available). A prize
for the advanced collector . 795
1911-D MS65 RB (NGC). Superb deep strike. Distinctly
difficult to locate in this gem quality! . 525
1911-D MS65 RB (PCI). Light D mintmark. We bought this
as part of a group (it is not among our hand-selected quality
pieces). A bargain (price-wise but not quality wise). 195
1911-D MS65 BN . 125
1911-D MS64 RD (NGC). A splendid coin . ....390
1911-D MS64 RD (PCGS) . . 390
1911-D MS63 BN . 139
1911- D AU-58 . 65
19116 MS65 RD (NGC). A brilliant gem of exceptional
quality. Add it to your collection for . 850
19116 AU-55 . 79
1912 MS65 RD (NGC) . 165
1912 MS64 RB . . 49
1912- D MS65 RD (PCGS). A superb specimen, brilliant
(rosty, and well struck, of an issue that is readily available
in lower grades, but which is very rare at this level. Another
item for the advanced numismatist . 875
1912-D MS65 RB . 265
1912-D MS64 RB (NGC). Lustrous, mostly brilliant surfaces.
A beauty! . 275
19126 MS65 RD (PCGS) . 995
19126 MS64 RB (PCGS). Nearly full red . 248
1913 MS65 RD (PCGS) . 225
1913 MS63 RB . 39
1913-D MS65 RD (NGC). A gem! . 725
1913-D MS65 RB (PCI). Nearly full red. Gorgeous! . 350
1913- D MS63 BN . 109
19136 MS64 RB . .('. . . . 195
19136 MS63 BN . 125
19136 MS63 BN (PCGS) . 125
1914 MS64 RD (PCGS). Brilliants . 89
1914- D EF45 . 473
1914-D EF40 . 450
1915 MS63 BN . 85
1913D MS63 RB . 89
1916 MS65 RD (NGC) . 95
1916 MS65 RD (PCGS) . 95
1916 MS65 BN . 39
1916D MS65 RB (PCI). Very close to full mint red! Quality!
An unusually fine gem . 595
19 16D MS64 RD (PCGS). A superb coin with many attributes
of MS65 RD. A “find” for the connoisseur . 289
1916D MS63 RB . 85
1917 MS64 RB . 29
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1917-D MS«5 RB (NGC) _ _ 215
1917-D MS64 RB (PCGS) . . 155
1917-D MS53 BN. . . 115
1917-D MS50 . . . 59
1917-SMS54RD _ 325
1917- S MS54 BN . . 139
1918 MS€5 RD (PCGS) . 119
1918 MS83 RB . . 29
1918- D MS64 RB . . 145
1918 MS«3 RB . 135
1919 MS64 RB . 29
1919 MS83 RB . . . 24
1919- D MSB4 RD (PCGS) . 235
1919- D MS63 BN . 69
191»S MS«) . 35
1920 MS63 RD . 29
1920- D MS60 . 55
1920SMS64RB . _325
1920- S AU-55 . 29
1921 MS65 RD . 160
1921 MS65 RD (PCGS) . . . 160
1921 MS64 RD . 89
1921- S MS-64 RD (PCGS). Sharper at the centers than
generally encountered for this variety . 695
1921-S MS64 RB (NGC). Sharp strike, and rare so . 345
1921-S MS64 RB (PCGS). Strong strike. One of the key dates
in the series at this grade . 345
1921-S MS63 BN . 125
Popular 1922 “Plain” Cent
1922 No D. EF-4S (ANACS). Lustrous brown surfaces. Absent
the D (indeed, by definition), but otherwise quite a bit
sharper on obverse and reverse than usually seen. .. 1,950
1922 No D. EF-40, (trong reverse. (PCGS) . 1,695
1922-D MS64 RD . 165
1922-D MS64 RD (PCGS) . 165
1923 MS63 RB . 24
19236 MS64 RB (PCGS) . 595
19235 MS63 BN. Very frosty. Key date . 295
19235 MS63 BN (NGC) . 295
19235 EF40 . 19
1924 MS65 RD . 155
1924 MS65 RD (NGC) . 155
1924MS63RB..„ . 45
1924-D MS64 RD (PCGS). An impressive specimen of this
rare date . - . . . 795
1924- D MS64 RB.. . 425
19245 AU-50. . 55
1925 MS65 RB _ _ 45
1925 MS64 RB . 25
1925- D MS64 RD (PCGS) . 275
1925-D MS64 BN. Full reverse strike . . 189
1925- S NS-64 RO (NGC). Quite difficult to locate at this
Mint State level _ _ _ 1,275
19255 MS63 RD . 250
1926 MS66 RD (NGC) . 85
1926 MS63 BN . 12
1926 MS60 . 9
1926 MS65 RD (NGC) . 45
1926- D MS64 RD (NGC) . 495
1926-D MS64 RD (PCGS), . . 495
1926- D MS64 RB (NGC). . . 295
19265 MS63 BN . 125
19265 MS62 BN (ANACS) . 125
19265 AU-50 _ 49
1927 MS65 RD . . . 75
1927 MS65 RD (PCGS) . . 75
1927- D MS64 RB . 110
1927-D MS64 RB (PCGS). 75% or more red, a gem! ... 265
19275 MS63 BN . . 119
1927S MS60 . . . 69
1928 MS66 RD (PCGS) . 135
1928 MS64 BN . 19
1928D MS64 RD . 119
1928S MS63 RD . 145
19265 MS63 RD (PCGS) . 145
1929 MS64 RB . 10
1929- D MS65 RD . 135
1929D MS64 RB . 39
19295 MS65 RD (PCI). 95% Red . 119
1929S MS64 RB . 29
1930 MS65 RD . 25
1930 MS64RB . 9
1930- D MS65 RD (ANACS) . 69
1930D MS65 RB . 39
19305 MS64 RD . 83500
1931 MS65 RD (NGC) . 89
1931 MS65 RD (PCGS) . 89
1931 MS65 BN . 39
1931- D MS64 RD . 109
1931-D AU-58 . 42
1931- D AU-55 . 38
19315 MS65 RD. A brilliant gem specimen of this popular
low-mintage date . 245
19315 AU-50 . 49
19315 EF45 . 47
19315 EF40 . 45
19315 VF-30 . 42
19315 VF-20 . 39
1932 MS64 RD . 29
1932- D MS64 RB . 35
1933 M664 RD . 29
1933 MS60 . 14
1936D MS64 RD . 25
1934MS65RD . 8
1934- D MS65 RB . . . 25
1935MS64RB . 6
1935- DMS65RB . 8
19355 MS66 RD (PCGS) . 99
19355 MS65 BN . 19
1936 MS65 RB . . '. . 5
1936D MS66 RD (ANACS) . . . 45
1936D MS65 RD (PCGS) . 35
1936D MS64 RB . 5
19365 MS65 RB . ...6
1937MS65RD . 6
1937-D MS66 RD (ANACS) . 45
1937-DMS65RD . 9
19375 MS66 RD (ANACS) . 45
19375 MS64 RB . 6
1938 Proof66 RD (PCGS). A blazing gem! . 265
1938 Proof65 RD (PCGS) . 129
1938 Proof64 RD . 49
1938 M666 RD (Hallmark) . 39
19365 MS67 RD (NGC) . 75
19365 MS66 RD (ANACS) . 45
1939 Proof66 RD (PCGS) . 250
1939 Proof65 RD . 109
1939 Proof65 RD (PCGS) . 109
1939 MS67 RD (NGC) . 59
1939-D MS67 RD (ANACS) . . . 75
1940 Proof66 RD (PCGS). A dazzling gem! . 235
1940 Proof65 RD (PCGS) . . . 89
1941 Proof66 RD (PCGS) _ 325
1941 Proof65 RD (PCGS) . 99
1941-D M667 RD (NGC) . 75
1942 Proof-66 RD (PCGS). Last year of the early Brilliant
Proofs . 319
1944-D/S Type 1. MS64 RB (PCGS). A very lustrous, attrac-
DENNIS BAKER COMMENTS
The following was taken from The Coin Dealer Newsletter and was written by
Dennis Baker, editor
The Market in Depth
Pinch mel it feeis just iike Christmas. The weather was coid and the iights were
giistening. The event? A private viewing of coins from the next chapter of the Louis
E. Eiiasberg, Sr. Coiiection. Richard A. Eiiasberg has seiected Auctions by Bowers and
Merena, inc. to offer this segment in their May Saie.
if these coins don't knock your socks off, you might as weii coiiect basebaii ards
or whatever. . . if these coins don't draw the attention of the "rich and famous," non¬
hand. Just why are we so excited? Many of the coins we viewed are so originai that
they have oniy traded hands once or twice in their history. That's right! From the
Mint to one middieman, then directiy into the Eiiasberg Coiiection. Severa! of these
coins have oniy been viewed by iess than !0 peopie in the iast 40 years. Usuaiiy a
iong pedigree is instrumentai in marketing rarities, in this case, one short
pedigree. . . ELiASBERG.
From time to time in future issues, we wii! mention some of the coins we viewed.
Which were our favorites? How does "ai! of them," strike you?
The i804 doiiar is absoiuteiy the ioveiiest one we have seen; it is quite possibiy
the finest known, its originai toning is even on both sides and reveais fiawiess
surfaces. The !9!3 Liberty Nicke! is aiways romantic. Louis E. Eiiasberg Sr., had his
choice of specimens of this ceiebrated issue and this is the one he seiected.
The i894“S Barber dime is quite superb, it has even coiorfui toning around the
periphery; holding this coin makes you tingle. Stay tuned!
traditional coin buyers, then we might as well
forget the advancement of numismatics into the
21st century, if we can't spur new interest and
gain a myriad of new collectors, then, well, we
may just be relegated to a wholesale industry with
spurts of occasional retail.
Seize opportunities to educate potential new
clients; contact your local newspapers and offer
to write a 'story for them concerning the great¬
est, most complete coin collection of all-time, if
you need background info for an article, or a
catalogue, please contact Bowers and Merena
directly. If we get positive media attention, this
sale [and any subsequent ones] should be a big
boost to every dealers' business. How you handle
it, will be entirely up to you.
Well, get in, sit down, hold on, and you
know... The ride should be tremendous. It's like
a new attraction at Disneyland [or Disney World].
Everybody wants to experience the elation first-
Hot Investment Tip?
In the December 1894 issue of The Numismatist this piece of advice appeared:
"Watch the 1830 cent. It is much scarcer than the catalogues or the number
struck would seem to indicate. In our judgment this date in good condition is the
rarest between 1823 and 1857."
Well, now it is 1996 and 102 years later. We don't hear much about the 1830 large
cent, it is still inexpensive in the atalogues, and it is still "sleeping" — perhaps for
another 102 years?
live specimen of this curious variety . 695
19465/D MS-64 RD (PCI). A blazing red specimen . 425
1950 Proof67 RD (NGC) . . 325
1950 Proof67 RD (PCGS) . 325
Gem 1955 Doubled Die
1955 Doubled Die. NS-64 RD (PCGS). A splendid gem of
a quality very rarely seen. Undipped, virtually full original
red. A few minor flecks are unusual on undipped coins. A
remarkable specimen; not one in 100 coins is this nice!
First telephone call gets it! . 4,250
1955 Doubled Die. MS-63 BN. Some hints of mint red. A very
pleasing specimen of this famous issue . 895
1955 Doubled Die. AU-58 . 625
1955 Doubled Die. AU-58 (ANACS) . . . 625
1955 Doubled Die. AU-58 BN (NGC) . 625
1955 Doubled Die. AU-50 . 595
1983 Doubled Die. MS65 RD (PCGS). The doubling is on the
reverse on this variety. Listed in the Guide Book and
numerous other places . 265
Gem 1995 Doubled Die Cent
1995 Doubled Die. MS65 RD. Selected brilliant gem . 29
1995 Doubled Die. MS65 RD. Selected brilliant gem . 29
2<; PIECES
1864 Small Motto. NS-65 RB (PCGS). Bright red fading to
mellow brown. A beautiful gem of exquisite quality. A find
for the connoisseur and specialist . 2,295
1864 Large Motto. MS-66 BN (NGC). Sharply struck with
superb tan lustrous surfaces . 975
1864 Large Motto. NS-65 RD (PCGS). One of the nicest
we’ve seen. This will look great in your type set! .. 1,195
1864 Large Motto. MS64 BN.. . 149
1865 MS-65 RD (PCGS) . 1,150
1865 MS65 RB (NGC) . . . 425
1865 AU-55 . 65
1866 Proof-65 RD (PCGS). A splendid gem of a quality
seldom seen in the marketplace . . . 1,895
1868 MS-65 RD (NGC). Lustrous and attractive . 1,695
1868 MS-65 RD (PCGS) . 1,695
1869 MS64 RB . 259
1869/8 Breen-2399. Alternatively, 1869 repunched date.
Called “1869/8 overdate” by Walter Breen, but opinions
ire divided. EF45 (ANACS) . 805
1870 MS60 . 235
1871 Proof-64 RB (PCGS). Mostly red, in fact with more red
than some we’ve seen called “RD.” A find for the connois¬
seur. A scarce date, too! . 745
1871 MS64 BN (ANACS). Difficult to find in gem grade such
as this . 419
1871 AU-55 . 155
Gem 1872 24 Rarity
1872 Proof-65 RB, mostly red. A glittering specimen of one
of the most important issues in the series. A find for the
connoisseur . 1,950
1872 Proof-64 RB. With a very nice blend of red and brown.
A pleasing specimen of one of the prime scarcities in the
short-lived twoeent series. There is a lot value to be had in
this Proof grade level . 1,295
1872 MS-64 RB (NGC). In Mint State this is a great rarity;
only a few were saved at the time of issue. Last business
strike date in the series . 1,795
1872 VF-20 . 295
Remarkable Gem 1873 24
1873 Closed 3. Proof-66 RB (NGC). A superb coin, a gem
of remarkable quality with beautifully blended red and
light brown surfaces. Not one in several dozen specimens
of this classic date is so choice. Highly important as the last
year of the denomination and also as a Proof-only issue.
Quality, this is it Rarity, too! Just purchased . 2,950
NICKEL 3C PIECES
1865 MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. Important as the
first year of issue. . 715
1865 MS65 (PCGS). Lustrous and frosty . 715
1865 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 219
1865 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 219
1865 MS62 (PCGS). Lustrous and attractive . 115
1868 Proof63. Lightly toned mirror surfaces. Scarce in Proof
format more than generally realized . 350
1869 MS64 (NGC). Brilliant . 259
1870 MS64 (NGC). A popular date. Pale golden gray surfaces
with strong lustre . 275
1870 MS63. Brilliant . 185
1871 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant One of the many hundreds of
newt purchases in this issue (only a few of which we
specifically mention) . 235
1872 MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous surfaces . 265
1873 Open 3 MS64 (PCGS). Light golden toning. . 395
1874 NS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant and highly lustrous gem, an
outstanding business strike . 1,850
1876 Proof-64 (PCGS). A brilliant sparkling gem. . . 435
1876 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant and highly lustrous. A little
gem! . 450
1878 VF-20. Some coin collector must have spent this one!
Very rare in worn grades . 545
1880 MS60. Brilliant Rare . 225
1883Proof64. Brilliant . 425
1885 EF-40. Rarer in business strike form than in Proof
format . 550
1886 Proof66 (NGC). Brilliant Always in demand . 875
1887/6 Proof64 (PCGS). Brilliant and beautiful. Overdate
feature sharply defined. You’ll enjoy having this in your
collection . 495
1887/6 Proof63 (PCGS). Ever-popular overdate . 450
1887 Proof-64 (PCGS). Brilliant One of the rarest Proofs of
the series . 519
1889 MS64. Very lustrous . 495
SILVER SC PIECES
1851-0 MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant Only branch mint issue of
this denomination. . . . 385
1853 MS-65 (PCGS). A frosty litde cameo gem. Brilliant 1,195
1853 AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant . 139
1854 MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant frosty gem specimen of the
first year of the Type II design. Far above average strike,
too! . 1,350
Remarkable Gem 1855 34 Rarity
Lowest Mintage of Type
1855 MS-64 (PCGS). Lustrous golden surfaces. The lowest
mintage date of the 1854-1858 ’Type II design. Nice strike,
too! All in all, remarkable!. . 2,750
1855 MS62 (PCGS). Key date of the Type II series. Delicate
golden toning over lustrous silver surfaces. Great strike!
Very elusive in Mint State. There is a lot of value to be had
with this MS62 coin . 895
1860 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . „..395
1861 MS65 (NGC). Very lustrous and frosty. Attractive
delicate golden toning. . 995
1861 MS65 (PCGS). A glittering silver gem with just a hint
of pale golden toning. . 995
1862/1 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous . 695
1864 MS63 (NGC). Very scarce date. Usually seen in Proof
format rarely as a business strike. Exceptionally sharply
struck. . 995
1867 Proof-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with a hint of golden and
iridescent toning. A gorgeous specimen of a really rare
date! . . 875
1869 NS-64 (PCGS). A superb lustrous gem business strike,
not a Proof, and exceedingly rare as such. Just 4,500
business strikes were minted, most of which were melted.
A prize opportunity for the advanced connoisseur and
specialist One of the most exciting coins among our new
purchases! . 1,395
1872 Proof-64 (PCGS). Superb delicate toning over deep
mirror Proof surfaces. A really outstanding specimen! Rare
in this grade . . . 975
NICKEL SC PIECES
Shield Nickels
1866 Rays. MS64 (NGC). Brilliant A lustrous specimen of the
first year of the denomination . 595
1866 Rays. MS63 (NGC) . 395
1866 Rays. MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 395
1867 Rays. Recut date. AU-58 . 235
1867 No Rays. AU-55 . 65
1869 Triple-punche(ha.te. MS-64 (NGC). Under magnification
the date is extensively multiply punched. Avery interesting
item for the specialist! . 895
1875 NS-65 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with delicate
toning. Rare date . 2,450
1877 Proof-63 (PCGS). Lightly toned surfaces. THE key
issue among Shield nickels . 1,450
1881 Proof65 (NGC). Superb mirror surfaces. Brilliant An
especially appealing example of one of the lowest mintage
dates in the nickel five-cent series . 795
1882 MS64 (NGC). Lustrous . 259
1883/2 True overdate. Breen-2526. MS63 (ANACS). Silver
gray surfaces display warm golden toning and frosty
cartwheel lustre . 715
1883 Shield. MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 695
Liberty Head Nickels
1883 No CENTS. MS66 (NGC). Brilliant . . . 725
1883 Liberty. No CENTS. MS65 (NGC). We recently bought
a small group of these, and as we go to press we have seven
pieces in stock. Buy one for . . . 325
1883 Liberty. No CENTS. MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 325
1883 Liberty. No CENTS. MS64 . 85
1883 Liberty. No CENTS. MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 85
1883 No CENTS. AU-58 . . . 16
1883 With CENTS. MS64. Brilliant . 235
1884 MS64 (ANACS). Attractive toning . 245
1884 MS63. (PCGS) . 235
1886 MS63 (PCGS). Attractive . 725
1886 AU-58. Rare date . 449
1887 MS64 (PCGS). Light golden toning . 245
1890 MS64 (NGC). Lustrous with light golden toning. 259
1890 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 175
1892 MS64 (PCGS). Delicate golden toning . 245
1892 MS63 (NGC). Brilliant . 145
1893 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 245
1893 MS63 (NGC). Brilliant ...: . 139
1894 MS65 (NGC). Brilliant Rare so fine . 850
1894 MS62. Brilliant . . 219
1895 MS63. Light golden toning. . 155
1896 MS64 (NGC). Light golden toning. Scarce date. . 350
1900 MS65. Lustrous . 495
1900 MS64 (NGC). Another beauty . 185
1901 MS65 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous . 495
1902 MS65 (NGC). Brilliant . 495
1903 MS65 (NGC). A lustrous, attractive coin . . 495
1907 AU-58 . - . 39
1909 Proof-65 (PCGS). Brilliant Scarce so fine . 575
1910 MS63 . . 89
1912 MS60. Attractively and lightly toned . 79
The Coin Collector ^ June 10, 1996
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1912 Liberty nickel hub trial. Deep impression of 1912
obverse die, complete, on a large, thick copper flan.
Possibly unique . . . . . . . . 995
1912-D MS63 (PCGS). Light toning. A superb specimen
exquisitely struck. A find for just . . . . 365
1912- S VF-35 (ANACS). Rare low-mintage date. Always in
demand . . 349
Buffalo Nickels
1913 Buffalo. Type 1. MS65. Brilliant . 87
1913 Type 1. MS64 (PCGS). Light golden toning. . 59
1913 Buffalo. Type 1. MS63. Brilliant . 42
1913 Type 1. AU-58 . 25
1913- D Buffalo. Type 1. MS-66 (PCGS). Light golden toning.
Very attractive . 450
1913-D Buffalo. Type 1. MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant . 195
1913-S Buffalo. Type I. MS65 (NGC). Brilliant . 630
1913S Type 1. MS65 (PCGS) . 630
1913 Buffalo. Type 11. Matte Proof63 (PCGS). Attractive light
toning. A beauty! . 850
1913 Buffalo. Type II. MS64. Brilliant . 110
Important Gem 1913-S Type II 5<
Traditional Rarity
1913-S Buffalo. Type II. MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant and
lustrous, the fields being satiny and somewhat prooflike. A
superb specimen of this classic issue, traditionally a key to
the series (but quite unpublicized, possibly because so few
high-grade pieces are around). The specialist will really
appreciate this one! . 3,950
1913S Buffalo, Type II. MS64 (NGC). Light gold toning. A
splendid gem. What a selection we have in this issue! 975
1913- S Buffalo. Type 11. MS-60. Ever popular rarity . 335
1913S Buffalo. Type II. AU-50 . 280
1914- D MS-65 (NGC). A marvelous coin; sharply struck,
lustrous, and with delicate toning. All the connoisseur
could possibly ask for! . 1,395
1914-S MS-64 (PCGS). Light golden toning over lustrous
surfaces. One of the many beautiful nickel fiveeent pieces
you will find in this issue . 595
1914-S MS63. Brilliant . 365
1914S MS63 (PCGS). Light golden toning . 365
1915 Gem Matte Proof-64 (PCGS). Brilliant surfaces. An
exceptional specimen of this very rare issue . 925
1915 MS65. Brilliant . 295
1915 MS^5 (PCGS) . 295
1915 MS63 (PCGS). Light golden toning . 69
1916 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 325
1916 MS64 (ANACS) . 98
1916 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69
Memorable Gem 1916-D 54
Among Finest Seen
1916-D MS-65 (NGC). Sharply struck, lustrous, and bril¬
liant One of the nicest quality 1916-D Buffalo nickels we
have ever seen . 3,850
1916-D MS64 (NGC). Highly lustrous surfaces display attrac¬
tive rose toning highlights . 499
1916- D MS-62 (NGC). Very light and quite attractive
toning . 199
1916S MS64 (NGC). Brilliant . 530
1916^ MS-63 (PCGS). Light golden toning . 329
1917 MS-64 (NGC). Light golden toning . 225
1917 MS63 (NGC). Brilliant . 105
1917- D MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant A beautiful coin, highly
lustrous and frosty, with just a hint of toning. One of the
nicest you will ever find at this grade level . 975
1917- S EF40 (PCI) . 115
1918/7-D VG-8 (ANACS). A rarity in all grades . 539
1918 MS64 (NGC). Brilliant . 499
1918 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant satin-like surfaces. A beauty! In
terms of quality this will challenge any number at MSS5
coins! . . . . - . . . 499
1918- S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 2,450
1919 MS65 (NGC). An attractively toned gem . 420
1919 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 420
1919 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant _ 175
1919 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 110
1920 MS-66 (PCGS). Brilliant A dazzling, lustrous
gem! . 1,950
1920-D MS-63 (NGC). Light golden toning over deep mint
frost Rarely seen in Mint State, and even less often in the
quality offered here . 1,450
1920-D MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous and beautiful with deli¬
cate toning over brilliant surfaces. Key issue at this grade
level . - . - . 1,450
1920-D AU-55 . 280
1923-S MS-63 (ANACS). Brilliant with a nuance of toning.
Highly lustrous. Just purchased! . 785
1923- S MS-63 (PCGS)... Brilliant with light golden toning.
Another purchase just added to our stock. Rare . 785
Outstanding 1924-S Nickel
1924- S MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with delicate
toning. One of the rarest of all Buffalo nickels at this grade
level. A great find for the specialist . 3,150
1924- S EF-40 (ANACS) . 1,295
1925- D VF-20. Small planchet lamination on reverse . 49
1925-S MS-63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and very beauti¬
ful. Delicate iridescent toning. An outstanding specimen
of one of the key issues (in this grade) in the Buffalo
series . 1,850
1926 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 135
1926 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . . 79
1927 MS65 (PCGS) . 185
1927-DMS64 (NGC) . 550
1927-D MS63 (ANACS), Delicate toning over lustrous sur¬
faces . . 285
1927- S EF40 . 79
1928 MS65 (NGC). Brilliant . 225
1928 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 119
Beautiful Gem 1928-S 54
1928- S MS-65 (PCGS). Attractive light blue and iridescent
toning over sharply struck, lustrous surfaces. A very
difficult Issue to find at this grade level. Certainly, this is
one of the very finest in numismatic hands . . 4,950
1928-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,450
1928S MS63 (NGC). Brilliant . 615
1928- S MS63 (PCGS). Lustrous and very pleasing. We
bought four(!) of these little beauties, and we expect them
to sell right away. Buy one for . 615
1928S MS62. Brilliant . 475
1928S MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 475
1929- D MS64. Brilliant . 245
1929- S MS65 (NGC). Brilliant . 370
1929S MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 370
1929S MS64 (PCGS). Pleasing pewter gray surfaces with
delicate golden highlights. . . . 125
1930- S MS65 (NGC). A brilliant frosty gem. Quite scarce so
1930S MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 435
1931-S MS65, Brilliant _ _ 195
193 1-S MS65 (NGC) _ 195
1931-S MS65 (PCGS). A satiny gem . 195
1934 MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . . . 875
1934-D MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant lustrous gem; one of the
finest we've seen of this issue . 1,595
1934-D MS64. Brilliant . 240
1934-D MS-64 (NGC). Light golden toning over frosty sur¬
faces . 240
1934-D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 240
1934- D MS63. Brilliant . 85
1935 Mint error clipped planchet MS60. Brilliant . 99
1935- D MS65 (NGC). Brilliant . 390
19355 M565 (NGC). Brilliant frosty . 155
19355 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 155
19355 MS44. Brilliant . 73
19355 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 73
19365 MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 215
1937 Proof-66 (PCGS). A glittering brilliant gem with delicate
toning . 895
1937 Proof65 (PCGS). Brilliant One of only two years in
which mirror Proof Buffalo nickels were struck . 850
1937 Proof-64, Light golden toning. A nice coin for a high-
grade type set . 875
1937 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 35
Mint State 1937-D 3-Legged
1937-D 3 Legged. MS-63 (NGC). Light gold toning over
lustrous surface. One of the nicest we have ever seen or
handled. Another prize from our recent buying trip.3,450
1937-D 3-Legged. EF45 (ANACS). Always a popular vari¬
ety . 519
1937-D 3-Legged. EF40 . 425
1937- D 3-Legged. F-15 . 285
19375 MS66 (NGC). Brilliant frosty. Recently a small group
of these was found and encapsulated by NGC; we bought
12 pieces, all marvelous gems, and offer you one forl89
193&-D Buffalo. MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 55
1938- D Buffalo. MS65. Brilliant . 29
Jefferson Nickels
1940 Proof65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 69
1942-P Type II. Proof66 (NGC). Brilliant . 145
1942-P Type 11. Proof65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 115
1942-P Type 11. Proof64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 95
1949-D/S MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 429
HALF DIMES
Mint State 1796 Half Dime
1796 Valentine-l. Rarity-4. MS-63 (NGC). A splendid
specimen, brilliant and very sharply struckfhe latter being
highly unusual. All details of Miss Liberty’s hair on the
obverse and the breast feathers of the eagle on the reverse
are needle sharp! . 15,900
Choice 1800 Half Dime
1800 V-1. Rarity-3. AU-50 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A
choice and very beautifid specimen of the first year of this
design type. . . 3,795
1829 V-12. Rarity-2. AU-50 . 255
Superb Prooflike Gem 1833
1833 V-1. MS-66 (NGC). A superb gem. The obverse re¬
sembles a full Proof and the reverse is frosty. Brilliant with
a hint of toning. One of the finest half dimes of this era to
survive . . . . . . . 4,985
1833 V-1. AU-50 . 235
1833 V-5. AU-58 . 295
1835 V6, VF-20 . 65
1835 V-7. AU-50. Most original lustre is still visible . 235
1837 Capped Bust V-3b. Large 5C. AU-50 . 215
Liberty Seated Half Dimes
Proof 1837 Half Dime
1837 Liberty Seated, \o Stars. Proof-62 (NGC). Triple-
punched 8 in date. Only a few are known, and some of these
are impaired. The present coin is a brilliant glittering
cameo of exquisite appeal and will be a highlight in any
collection. . . . . 6,950
1837 Liberty Seated, No Stars. MS-64 (PCGS). Very lus¬
trous and frosty with a hint of golden toning An outstanding
specimen of the first year of the design . 1,950
1 838 No Drapery. Large Stars. MS-65 (NGC). A well-struck,
frosty, brilliant dazzling gem! First year of the with-stars
type. If you have been seeking a piece of exceptional
quality for a reasonable price, see this one! . 2,250
1838 No Drapery. Large Stars. MS64 (NGC). Brilliant frosty
gem. This will look great in your type set . 695
1839 No Drapery. MS64 (PCGS). A brilliant lustrous
gem . - . 725
1839 No Drapery. AU-55 (ANACS) . 135
1840 With Drapery. AU-50 (PCGS) . 325
1845 MS64 (NGC). Very deep strike with exceptional detail.
Lustrous and frosty with delicate toning . 695
1847 MS62. Brilliant . . 239
1847 MS62 (PCGS). Delicately toned around the borders.239
1849/8 AU-58 (ANACS) . 250
Incredible Gem 1849/8/6
1849/8/6 MS-65 (NGC). A superb specimen, brilliant and
lustrous, and with the under-digit 6 very bold. “Through
the looking glass' this is a spectacular overdate. One of the
nicest examples seen . 3,250
1851-0 MS63 (PCGS), Light golden toning over silver sur¬
faces. Scarce so fine . 795
1851-0 AU-50 . 195
1853 No Arrows. MS-64 (NGC). Frosty surfaces with deli¬
cate champagne toning Rare in all grades. A brilliant gem
that will please the specialist At least 50 to 100 times rarer
than the with-arrows version of this date! . 1,595
1853 No Arrows. MS61 (PCGS). Brilliant Rare . 750
1853 Arrows. MS64 (PCGS). A sparkling little gem. Brilliant
with a whisper of golden toning . 695
1853 Arrows. EF40 . 49
18530 Arrows. MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Quite
a bit scarcer than its Philadelphia Mint cousin . 950
1854 Proof Rarity
1854 Arrows. Pioof-63 (NGC). A splendid Proof specimen
of this rarity. Brilliant centers change to gunmetal6lue,
gray, and iridescent toning at the borders. A highly
important find for the half dime specialist as well as the
type coin collector . . . 6,950
1854 Arrows. MS64 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous . 719
1854 Arrows. MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 719
...as it later became known and is known today, shown in ]une 1938 when it was
still under construction. (Bowers and Merena archives)
1854-0 Arrows. MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and especially
frosty. Delicate golden toning around the rims. One of the
nicest you will ever see anywhere! The New Orleans
version is considerably rarer in this grade than is the
Philadelphia Mint 1854 half dime. . 1,095
18540 Arrows, AU-50 . 135
18560 MS62. A sharp and lustrous specimen of a popular
branch mint issue. Reflective surfaces and frosty devices
display strong cartwheel lustre and warm golden toning.
Choice for the grade . 595
18560 AU-58 (PCGS) . 295
1857 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty with a hint of golden
toning. A superb piece . . 650
1858 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous . 650
1858 Over Inverted Date. AU-50 . 295
18580 AU-58 . 195
1859 Proof-62 (NGC). Brilliant with delicate gold toning.725
1859 MS-65 (NGC). Lustrous surfaces with delicate toning.
Important sub-type with hollow star points and slightly
differently configured Miss Liberty . 1,650
1859 EF40. . 69
1859-0 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 1,050
18590 MS62. Brilliant . 350
1861/0 MS-64. Deeply struck and very lustrous. Lightly
toned. One of the finest we have ever seen of this elusive
variety . 1,750
1861/0 AU-58. Highly lustrous . 325
1862 AU-50 . 70
Gorgeous Gem 1863 Rarity
1863 MS-6S (PCGS). A gorgeous gem specimen of one of the
lowest mintage and most desired business strike varieties
in the scries . 2,850
1864 Proof65. A gorgeous gem with lavender toning at the
centers changing to light blue and iridescent at the
borders. An especially high quality example of one of the
most desirable dates in the half dime series. Even worn
coins are very valuable. Gem Proofs such as this are
especially in demand . . . 950
1865-S AU-55. Repunched 18 in date. Lustrous surfaces
display warm golden highlights . 419
1866 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant at the centers giving way to
gorgeous iridescent toning on the rims. A superb and
numismatically memorable specimen of one of the lowest
mintage coins in the half dime series. The connoisseur will
like this one . 1,450
1867 Proof63 (NGC). As a business strike this is a scarcer
date, however, we are pricing the Proof issue as a “type”
coin. Perhaps we’ll raise our price if it does not sell. 699
Gem 1867 Rarity
1867 MS-65 (PCGS). Prooflike obverse. A brilliant gem
specimen of one of the rarest dates in the series. Obverse
from clashed dies, reverse with die finish lines. Certainly,
this is one of the finest extant A find for the connoisseur
and specialist . 3,250
1867-S MS63. 1 in date repunched at base. Frosty, lustrous
surfaces with light golden toning. A popular branch mint
issue, quite scarce in Mint State . 850
Gem Proof 1871 Half Dime
1871 Proof-66 (NGC). Gunmetal-blue and iridescent toning
Superb! . 2,600
1871 EF45 . 39
1872- S Mintmark below wreath. MS60. Brilliant . 145
1873- S MS64. Brilliant and frosty. Quite probably as nice as
it was the day it was minted! . 435
DIMES
Capped Bust Dimes
1821 John Reich-9. Rarity-2. Small date. EF45 . 395
Gem 1827 Dime
1827 JR- 12 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and somewhat prooflike
gem. A boldly struck specimen of a date that is nearly
always seen in significantly lower grades . 3,450
1831 JR-5. AU-50 . 350
1831 JR-5. AU-50 (ANACS) . 350
Gem 1835 Dime
1835 JR-1. MS-64 (PCGS). A brilliant frosty gem that’s sure
to please . 2,450
1835 JR-9. MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and frosty . 1,095
Liberty Seated Dimes
Splendid Gem 1845 Dime
1845 MS-65 (NGC). A superb, splendid coin, somewhat
prooflike, with light golden toning. Sharply struck. Cer¬
tainly, this is one of the very finest in existence. ... 2,950
1845-0 AU-50. A key date in this grade. Very few equivalent
pieces exist A prize opportunity for the Liberty Seated
specialist . . . 1,295
1853 No Arrows. MS-64 (NGC). Light golden toning over
deep frosty surfaces. Very sharply struck. A classic rarity in
the series. NCXl was a bit conservative, in our opinion, on this
one, and we believe it could pass muster as MS65. In any
event it is one of the finest we have ever owned. .„ 2,150
1853 Arrows. AU-55. Brilliant and lustrous . 169
1853 Arrows. EF45 . 55
1854 Arrows. AU-58 . 169
1854-0 Arrows. MS-64 (NGC). Especially lustrous and
frosty. Quite rare this nice! Much rarer in this grade than
its Philadelphia Mint counterpart . 1,795
1857-0 MS-64 (PCGS). A frosty brilliant gem with attractive
iridescent toning around the borders. One of the finest
we’ve seen of this early New Orleans issue . 1,850
1859 Proof-63. Delicate golden toning over mirror sur¬
faces . 1,450
1859 MS64 (NGC). Brilliant sharply struck, lustrous. 995
1861 AU-55 _ _ _ - _ _ 75
1863S AU-50. Brilliant and lustrous . . 575
1869-S MS60 (PCGS). Scarce so fine _ 450
1870 MS64 (PCGS). Lustrous and beautiful. A find for the
connoisseur . 795
Lustrous Gem 1873 Arrows 104
Important Type Set Coin
1873 Arrows. MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. A superb
specimen of this important type coin. . 2,150
1874 Arrows. AU-53 . 350
1874 Arrows. VF-30 . 65
1875S Mintmark below bow. MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant 450
1880 Proof-50. Rare date . 325
1880 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant Rare date. Far rarer in business
strike form than in Proof format _ 795
1882 Proof-65 (NGC). Brilliant mirror sur^ces. Ideal for a
type set _ _ 1,395
1883 Proof-64 (PCGS). Brilliant _ _ 735
1886 EF45 . 25
1886-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant lustrous surfaces. Delicate
golden toning around the rims. An outstanding specimen
of one of the key issues of its era. . 1,095
1887 Proof-65 (NGC). Brilliant _ 1,650
1887 Proof64 (PCGS). Brilliant _ 695
1889 MS63. Frosty, lustrous, beautiful . 350
1889S MS62 (PCGS) . 695
1890 MS63. Lustrous and attractive . . . 235
18906 MS63 (NGC). Brilliant and somewhat prooflike.695
18905 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant The obverse is somewhat
prooflike _ _ 695
18906 AU-55 _ 175
1891 AU-58 . 85
1891-0 MS64 (NGC). Brilliant . 499
18916 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 595
Barber Dimes
1892 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant with a hint of golden toning
First year of the type . 695
1892 MS62. Lustrous with attractive light toning _ 125
1892- 0 AU-58. Gorgeous light golden and iridescent toning
Most lustfe is intact Another one of the hundreds of new
purchases in this issue . . . . . 95
1893- S MS-64 (NGC). Light golden toning over frosty
surfaces. Exquisitely struck; so sharp that it could win an
award if such were offered. Somewhat scarce at this grade
level and very scarce at this qua/il^level. A very attractive,
lustrous specimen . 1,595
18926 F-12 . 149
1893 MS60, but with the overall beauty of an MS65 (yes, MS-
65) coin. Iridescent toning around the borders, brilliant at
the centers. A few marks on the cheek dictate the MS60
grade, but it is really nice! . . . . . 155
18936/S (repunched mintmark) AU-50 . 125
1894 Proof64. A light gold iridescent gem. Especially desir¬
able year as related business strikes are scarce. You’ll like
the quality of this one! . 795
1894 AU-50. Very Scarce date. Seldom seen in this grade. 175
18940 AU-50. Marks on cheek. Very rare in this grade. A
prize coin. Brilliant with delicate toning around the periph¬
ery. We just bought a very nice collection of Barber dimes,
quarters (not as many), and half dollars. This present
listing gives you the opportunity to acquire many pieces
not usually seen. Probably only once every few years do we
have an 18940 of this quality in stock. . 675
1 895 MS-64 (NGC). A superb brilliant frosty gem of extreme
rarity. Often a period of years will elapse between our
having such a nice business strike in stock. . 1,995
1895 MS-60. Gorgeous iridescent toning around the periph¬
ery. Rarest of all the Philadelphia Mint Barber dimes. From
a set of Barber dimes just purchased . 675
18950 F-12. A well-known rarity in any and all grades.695
18950 VG6. Rare . . 325
18956 MS61 (PCGS). Brilliant _ 525
1896 Proof-fid (NGC). A brilliant gem. Consider this beauty for
6
The Coin Collector ^ June 10, 1996
your type set . 695
1896 AU-50. . . 109
18960 F-12 . 235
Gem 1896-S Rarity
1896S MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous with delicate
toning. One of the finest specimens we have ever seen or
handled of this key Barber dime issue. You’ll really enjoy
the quality, of this one! . . 2,950
1896S EF-40. Rare issue. Take out your Barber dime “want
list” and avail yourself of all of the new purchased we
offer! . 329
Lustrous Gem 1897-0 Dime
1897-0 MS-64 (PCCS). A lustrous gem. A deeply frosty coin;
one of the finest we have ever seen or handled of this New
Orleans Mint issue. The Barber dime specialist will truly
appreciate this beauty . 2,950
1897-0 EF40, New purchase, as are most coins in this
offering. Take your pick of the pieces you need, including
rarities such as this 1897-0 . 375
1897-S EF-45. Scarce . 135
1898 MS60. Attractive iridescent toning. . 99
18980 VF-20 . 99
1899 EF-45 . 24
18990 VF-30 . no
1899S VF-35 . 24
1906S EF-40. As I (QDB) catalogue all of these new purchases,
my only regret is that nearly all are just one-ofa-kind in our
stock. It has been a long time since we have had such a nice
selection of Barber dime dates and mintmarks, and once
these are sold it will probably be a long time again . 26
19010 EF40 . . . 45
1901-S MS-63.(NGC). Brilliant and somewhat prooflike. An
exceptionally sharp strike. One of the great highlights in
the Barber dime series, this splendid coin can be yours for
1914-D AU-50 . 59
1914S EF40 . 35
1915 MS63 . 139
1915 AU-55 . 65
1915S AU-55 . 135
1916 MS60 . 99
1916S Barber. MS60 . 99
Mercury Dimes
1916 Mercury. MS-65 FB (PCGS). Attractive golden ton¬
ing . 119
1916 Mercury. MS63 FB. Brilliant . 52
1917 MS63 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 85
1917 VF 20% off center. . 89
1917-D MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant . 475
1917-D MS-63 FB. A splendid specimen with delicate toning.
One of the nicest you’ll find anywhere . 770
1917-D MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 395
1817-S MS-66 (NGC). Quite close to full band status. A
brilliant and frosty gem . 1,350
1918D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant and highly lustrous.... 385
1919-D MS-65 (NGC). A lustrous, frosty gem of superb
quality . 1,895
1919-D MS64 (NGC). Brilliant and beautiful. Deeply frosty.
One of the nicest 1918D dimes you’ll find anywhere. 725
1919-D AU-53 . 85
19 19-S MS-63 FB (PCGS). A whisper of light golden toning.
Very difficult to find in this quality . 1,285
1920 MS64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 120
1926D MS63 (PCGS). Highly lustrous and frosty . 350
1920S MS63 FB. Brilliant . 995
1921 AU-58 (ANACS) . 895
1921-D EF40 . 549
1923-S MS-65 (NGC). A splendid coin, brilliant with a
News Spreads
A recent letter from Bob King of Le Mars, Iowa, noted that the magazine. The
Collector, is writing about his collection of fire hydrants in its March 1996 issue. This
all came about because we mentioned in one of our past issues this unusual collection
owned by our friend and former high school chum. Bob.
Now, Bob sends us these "fire hydrant facts":
1. The "Fire Hydrant Capital of the World" is Aibertville, Alabama. The Mueller
Company has a plant there that produces about 500 fire hydrants per day.
2. Many older fire hydrants resemble the Capitol building in Washington, DC —
domed top and fluted sides that represent the Capital's columns. This was done on
purpose. They wanted fancy-looking hydrants.
3. Fire hydrants are made from recycled railroad rails. They are products of
recycling.
4. The first fire hydrants in the USA were in Philadelphia — 1801.
Sadly, Bob continues: "1 have not found anyone who collects fire hydrants. Even
the companies that make them don't have old hydrants in their possession. People
have been very helpful in my search for fire hydrant information. Do you have any
ideas as to where 1 might obtain more historical information concerning fire
hydrants?
Knowing our readers have many contacts, anyone interesting is certainly invited
to write directly to Bob King at Westmar University, 1002 Third Avenue SE, LeMars,
Iowa 51031.
One more thing: We suppose that all coin collectors secretly wish they were the
only person in the world collecting large cents, or twenty-cent pieces, or ^rber half
dollars. But, would this be as much fun? A point to ponder.
only . . 1,950
1901- S F-12 . 295
1902 EF40 . . , . 24
1902- 0 MS60 . 365
1902-0 F-12 . 15
1902- S EF40 _ _ _ 95
1903 AU-55 . 69
1903 EF40 . 24
1903- S MS-63. Sharp and lustrous. Very rare in this grade.
Another prize coin for the Barber dime specialist 1,850
1903- S VF-20 . 450
1904 EF45 . 29
Gem 1904-S Dime
1904- S MS-64 (NGC). A sharply brilliant and lustrous gem
with delicate peripheral toning. This beauty has it all. A find
for the connoisseur assembling a high-grade set of Barber
dimes _ _ 2,795
1904- S VF-35 _ 195
1905 EF40. . 24
19050 VF-30 . 49
1905- S MS62 (NGC). Brilliant . - . 275
19055 EF40 . . 35
1906 AU-58 . 75
1906D AU-55 . 89
19060 VF-20 . 65
1906- S MS-63. An attractive specimen . 525
1907 MS60 . 99
1907- D EF40 . 39
19070 Weak strike. EF40 . . . 59
19075 AU-50 _ _ _ _ 105
1908 EF45 . . _.24
1908D Breen-3567. Doubled date. AU-58 . 145
1908D AU-50 . 65
19080 EF45 . . 95
19085 AU-55 _ 155
1909 AU-58 . 75
1909-D AU-50 _ 215
19090 AU-50. . . 99
19095 VF-20 . 119
1910 ProofOA (NGC). A brilliant gem with delicate cham¬
pagne toning. . . 750
1910 MS64 . . 245
1910 MS63. Brilliant . . 155
1916D AU-58. _ 125
19105 VF-35 . 89
1911 M865 (NGC). Lustrous and attractive . 795
1911 MS62. Brilliant . 110
1911 AU-58 . 75
1911-D AU-55 . 65
191 1- D EF45._ . 25
19115 VF-20 . 15
1912 Proof-64 (NGC). Brilliant and beautiful gem, Rare so
nice . . 725
1912 MS60 . . . 99
1912 AU58. . . 69
1912 AU-55 (NGC) _ _ 65
1912- D AU-50 _ 59
19125 MS60 _ _ 165
1913 MS60 . . 99
19135 VF-20 . 110
1914 MS60 . 99
generous quotient of blazing lustre . 1,650
1923- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty gem. Seldom
seen at this grade level. Another prize for the discriminat¬
ing buyer . 1,650
19235 MS62 FB (NGC). Brilliant _ 385
19235 AU-58. Brilliant . 125
19235 AU-50 . 89
Outstanding Gem 1924-D 104
1924- D MS-65 Full Bands (NGC). A superb specimen of this
mintmark variety. We have never owned a nicer one! 3,295
1924- D MS63 FB (PCGS). Brilliant with a hint of golden
toning . 495
19245 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 575
19245 M862 FB (NGC). Brilliant . 699
1925- D MS-64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. As nice as
some we have seen at the MS65 level. Quality! .... 1,595
Lustrous Gem 1925-S Dime
1925-S MS-66 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. Light golden
toning on the obverse, mottled golden toning on the
reverse. One of the finest certified 19255 dimes ever to be
offered . 2,950
1925- S MS-64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,415
1926D MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 595
1926D M864 FB (NGC). Lustrous and beautiful . 495
1926D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty . 295
1926- S MS-63 FB (PCGS). Brilliant One of the prime
rarities in the series at this grade level . 1,875
1927- D MS-65 (NGC). A sparkling brilliant gem. Not often
seen with this quality . 1,150
1927-D MS63 FB (PCGS). Lightly variegated gold toning.695
19285 MS65. Brilliant . 475
19285 M865 (NGC). Brilliant . 475
19285 MS64 FB (P(XS). Brilliant with delicate toning. 525
1928D MS64 FB. Brilliant . 65
1928D MS64. Brilliant . 59
1931-D MS66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant lustrous gem. Low
mintage, too! . 875
1931-D MS62 (NGC). Brilliant . 95
19315 MS64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 350
1934-D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
1936D MS65 FB (NGC). Brilliant _ 225
1937 Proof-64. Delicate toning. . 295
1937-D MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
19375 MS66 (PCGS) . . 129
19375 MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . . 210
1938D MS66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 119
1938D MS64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
1939 Proof65 (PCGS). Brilliant with light toning. . 265
1939 MS-66 FB (PCGS). Attractive light golden toning.295
1939 MS64. Brilliant . 14
1938D MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 39
1940 Proof67 (PCGS). Brilliant.... . 550
1940 Proof65. Brilliant . 199
1940 MS63 . 10
1946D MS65. Brilliant . 22
1946DMS64FB. Brilliant . 28
19405 MS66 FB (PCCS). Brilliant . 210
19405 MS66. Brilliant . 44
1941 Proof66 (NGC). Brilliant . . 235
1941 Proof64. Brilliant . . 175
' 1941 Proof64 (NGC). Brilliant . . 175
1941 MS66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1941 MS64. Brilliant . 19
1941-D MS66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1941-D MS66 (PCGS), Brilliant . 45
1941- D MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
1942/1-D EF40. Several multiples rarer than the 1942/1
Philadelphia Mint issue . 549
1942 Proof65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 185
1942 MS64. Brilliant . 12
1942- D MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
19425 M866 (PCGS). Brilliant . 34
1943D MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
19435 MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 42
1944 MS60. Brilliant Brilliant . 7
1944-D MS66 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 59
1944-D MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
1944-D MS64 FB. Brilliant _ 14
1944-D MS64. Brilliant . 12
19445 MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 36
19445 MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant with golden toning. 32
1944-S MS65. Brilliant We bought a group of several
dozen sparkling beauties, and they are selling fast Buy
one for: . 16
19445 MS64. Brilliant . 14
19445 MS60. Brilliant . 8
1945 MS64. Brilliant . 10
1948D M865. Brilliant ! . 16
1948D MS64 FB. Brilliant . 13
1948D MS64 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 24
1948D MS64. Brilliant . 12
1948D MS63 . 10
19455 MS66 FB (ANACS). Brilliant _ 224
19455 Micro S. MS65 FB (PCGS). Brilliant . 525
1934-1945 Mercury dime set, average grade is MS-65,
especially brilliant and frosfy, housed in a Capital Plastic
display holder. 35 pieces, one of each date and mintmark
(no overdates or Miao S). Put away years ago . 1,295
Roosevelt Dimes
19495 MS64. Brilliant Key issue _ _ 29
1950 Proof-64 (PCGS) Mottled delicate toning. . 25
1954 Proof66. Brilliant . 15
20<^ PIECES
1875CC AU-55 (PCGS). Lustrous . 610
1878CC AU-50. . 565
18755 AU-50 . 295
18755 AU-50 (ANACS) . 295
G«m Proof 1876 204
1876 Proof-65 (ANACS). Light heather toning over deep
mirror Proof surfiices. A superb specimen, and rare as
such . 5,950
Splendid Proof 1876 204
This & That
APPROPRIATE WORDING: The following items caught your editor's eye
recently: 1. A Virginian who fell from a horse was listed as being in stable condition
[USA Today). Z "First Lawsuit Filed in Wake of Dam Failure" (Headline in Lakes
Region Courier).
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DIANE SAWYER said: "I think the lesson I have learned is that there is no
substitute for paying attention." [Bits and Pieces]
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CABIN CLARinCATION: Stan R. wrote about the article from Russell
Easterbrooks which appeared in our recent Rare Coin Review, page 55, and said that
while the Booker T. Washington half dollars feature a slave cabin, and while B.T.
Washington was born in such a cabin, he was never a slave while there. Our
correspondent was concerned the article might give the impression that the United
States government was commemorating slavery.
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PRICE RECORD: A group of two 1964 Kennedy half dollars and nine dated 1967,
grading AU to Uncirculated, brought $645 in the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis sale.
"A similar group of II Kennedy half dollars may be purchased from any coin dealer
in America for $10." [Coin World]
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WELL SAID: "If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything." (Mark
Twain]
1876 Proof-63 (PCCS). An outstanding specimen with
claims to a higher grade; in fact, from an aesthetic
viewpoint this is one of the nicest 2()cent pieces we have
ever seen. If you have an eye for quality, you’ll like this one!
Ideal for a type set . 2,450
1876 M861 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with a tinge of
lustre around the rim. Quite rare at the Mint State
level . 985
1876 AU-55 (PCGS) . 575
Gem Proof 1878 204 Rarity
1878 Proof-64 (NGC). A splendid gem with delicate toning.
One of the finest we’ve seen at either the Proof-64 or Proof-
65 levels. Very desirable as a low-mintage Proof-only date
and also as the last year of this short-lived series. 3,250
_ r .iKnifamsaim
QUARTER DOLLARS
1806 Browning-3. VG6 (ANACS) . 239
1818 B-2, VF-30. Capped Bust type as introduced in
1815 . 365
1818 82. F-15 . 175
1818 83. EF45 (PCCS) . 725
1818 84. EF40. Light golden and gray toning . _....695
1818 84. VF-20 . 295
1818 84. Rarity-2. F-15 . 185
1818 85. Rarity4. F-15 . 195
1818 87. VF-30. Perfect reverse . 375
1818 810. EF40 . 725
1819 81. Rarity4. F-12 . 189
1819 83. VF-30 . 325
1819 83. F-15 . 165
1820 82. Rarity-2. F-15 . 195
1820 Browning4, Breen-3902. EF40 (ANACS). Pleasing
light gray and iridescent toning . 825
1820 85. Rarity-5. F-12 . 265
1821 81. Rarity-2. VF-20 . 275
1821 83. Rarity-2. VF-20 . 275
Mint State 1822 Quarter
1822 B-1. Rarity-2. Normal Die. MS-62. Light lilac and
gray toning over silver surfaces. A very attractive speci¬
men. Scarce in all grades; a major rarity in a grade such as
this . 4,150
1822 81. EF40 (PCGS). Light gray, golden, and iridescent
surfaces. A very pleasing coin . . . 875
1825/3 82. VF-20 (ANACS) . 275
1825 81. Rarity-5. VF-20 . 625
1825 82. Rarity-2. VF-30 . 350
1828 81. Rarity2. VF-35 (ANACS) . 425
1828 81. Rarity-2. VF-20 . 250
1828 B-3. RaTity-4. 25 over 50C error reverse die. VF-35.
Attractive light toning. . 1,095
1828 B4. Rarity-3. VF-30 . 350
1828 84. VG6 . 75
Remarlable Proof 1831 254
1831 B-5. Rarity-3. Proof-64 (NGC). A splendid gem
specimen with light golden brown toning over deep mirror
Proof surfaces. A very pleasing coin from both a technical
and an aesthetic viewpoint Further important as the first
year of the reduced-diameter Capped Bust design. One of
the finest specimens of just a few known to exist 18,500
1834 81. VF-35 . 139
1835 B-1. AU-50. Mostly brilliant One of the many new
purchases in the quarter dollar series listed in this
issue . 539
1837 82. Rarity2. AU-53 (NGC). Although this lovely AU is
not expensive, there are not many on the market at this
grade level. Another of our new purchases . 675
1838 81. AU-50. Last year of the Capped Bust type.
Scarce . 495
Liberty Seated Quarters
Brilliant, Choice 1839 254
Without Drapery
1839 No Drapery. MS-63. Brilliant, sharply struck, and
lustrous. If you are forming a high quality type set,
consider thisbeauty. It is one of the nicest we have ever had
in stock. Quality such as this is very hard to find! 3,650
1841-0 MS60 (NGC). Light golden toning. Struck during the
early years of the New Orleans Mint . 695
1851-0 VF-30 . . . . . 725
1853 Arrows and Rays. MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant Very
popular type coin . 2,295
1853 Arrows and Rays. AU-53 (PCGS). . 375
1853 Arrows and Rays. EF40 (ANACS) . 135
1853-0 Arrows and Rays. AU-50 (PCCS). Brilliant Fairly
scarce at this grade level . 1,495
1854 Arrows. MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. First of
two years with arrows at the date and without rays on the
reverse . 1,395
1854 Arrows. AU-53 (NGC) . 249
1854 Arrows. EF40 . 79
1856 VF-25 . 35
1861 MS63 (NGC). Satiny somewhat “creamy” lustre as is
characteristic of 1861 Philadelphia Mint quarters. Bril¬
liant . 550
1864 MS-63 (PCGS). A brilliant highly lustrous specimen of
an issue that is quite rare at this echelon of Mint State; few
were saved. Far rarer than an equivalent Proof. The
specialist will appreciate this beautiful piece . 1,750
1865 AU-50, Light golden toning. Actually a rarity in this
grade . 350
1868 MS-63 (PCGS), Brilliant and somewhat prooflike.
Sharp strike. An exceptional business strike of this date.
Rarer than an equivalent Proof. . 1,695
Superb Gem 1872-S 254
Finest Certified of This Rarity
1872-S MS-65 (NGC). We are pleased to offer one of the
most important Liberty Seated quarter dollars ever to be
presented in our catalogues-a brilliant, lustrous, spar¬
kling gem specimen with light golden toning around the
borders, the finest certified specimen of the issue. In just
MS60 (no higher grade is listed) the Guide fioolrattributes
a worth of $6,000 to this coin. And, in only MS60 the issue
is of such formidable rarity that if you were to offer twice
that price, we doubt if one would come to hand. This
present gem MS-6S combines inaedible beauty and
quality with great rarity. This will be a centerpiece in your
collection . - . 29,500
Hie Coin Collector ^ June 10, 1996
7
1873 No Arrows, EF45 . . 225
1873 Arrows, EF45 . . . 229
1873 Arrows, EF40 . 219
1873 Arrows, VF-30 . 85
1876 Proof-64 (PCCS), Brilliant Centennial year, . . 975
187641C MS-64 (NGC), A splendid, lustrous specimen, 1,095
1876CC MS63, Brilliant . 695
1877-CC MS63 (NGC) . 595
1878CC VF-30 . 85
1881 VF-30, Low mintage date, . . 249
1883 Proof-64 (PCGS), Brilliant Low total mintage and ever
popular thus . 1,195
1884 MS-64 (NGC), Brilliant and lustrous with attractive
toning around the rims, A major rarity in business strike
form. Just 8,000 business strikes were made, and the
survival of a gem such as this is strictly a matter of rare
chance (whereas Proofs were specifically saved by collec¬
tors) . . . 1,975
1885 MS-64. Lustrous and attractive. Very scarce issue in
gem business strike format Another prize for the Liberty
Seated quarter specialist . 1,850
1886 Proof-63 (PCGS), Lightly and attractively toned, A
splendid specimen of the rarest quarter dollar of its era,
mintage-wise . . 995
1890 MS64 (PCGS), Brilliant and blazing, with a whisper of
golden toning around the rims . 925
1890 AU-50 . 325
1891 MS60, Brilliant Last of the Liberty Seated quarters265
Barber Quarters
1892 MS62, Brilliant with light golden toning . 205
1892 AU-55 . 145
1892-0 Type I, Reverse, MS64, Brilliant . 775
1894 VF-30 . 42
1894-SVF-20 . . . 49
1895 AU-55 . 149
1895 VF-30 . 39
Back to Basics
Test Your Numismatic Knowiedge
Reader R.H. commented: "I only got two questions right on your last Coin Quiz. How about one with simpler questions. 1 am
not Waiter Breen." For R.H., this issue has five basic questions plus a bonus question.
Private memo to R.H. only: Wish granted. If you get four or more right, let us know and we'll send you a free book as a prize.
Public memo to everyone else: Good
luck. We hope you'll do well.
1. Which one of these towns or cities
a. 1893-S Morgan silver dollar.
a. James B. Longacre.
was NOT the location for a U.S. mint?
b. 1921 Morgan silver dollar.
b. Frank Gasparro.
a. Fort Worth, Texas.
c. 1912-S Liberty Head nickel.
c. Justus P. S^burg.
b. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
d. 1935-D Boone half dollar with small
d. George T. Morgan.
c. San Francisco, California.
"1934" on reverse.
d. Denver, Colorado.
BONUS QUESTION:
4. Gold coins were last minted Jor
While today Proof coins are made at
Z The first one-cent piece to bear a
general circulation in the United States in
the San Frandsco Mint, years ago they
mintmark is the:
what year? '
were primarily made where?
a. 1911-D Lincoln cent.
a. 1945.
a. Carson City Mint.
b. 1959-D Lincoln cent.
b. 1909.
b. Philadelphia Mint.
c. 1926-S Lincoln cent.
c. 1933.
c. New Orleans Mint.
d. 1908-S Indian cent.
d. 1900.
d. New York Assay Office.
3. In MS-65 grade, which one of the
5. Which one of these people was NOT
•q :uo!JS3nb snuog
following coins is worth over $100,000?
an engraver at the Philadelphia Mint?'
'>S '>i, 'B-£ 'E-i :s^l3MSNV
1895-0 Breen4145, AU-55, Mintmark too far to the right
interesting . 279
1896 AU-50 . 135
18960 AU-50 . 665
1896-S VF-20, Another example of this classic rarity in the
Barber quarter series. Very difficult to locate in any and all
grades . . . 950
1897-0 EF45, Rare New Orleans issue . 395
1898 AU-58 . 145
1898S AU-50 . . . 189
1899 EF45, . . 85
18990 AU-50 . 259
1899-S AU-50 . 225
19005 AU-58 . 235
19005 AU-55 (PCGS) . 199
19005 AU-50 . 139
1901 Proof-65 (PCGS), A brilliant glittering gem speci¬
men of the first Barber quarter of the 20th century.
Quality equal to this is very difficult to find on today’s
market . 2,150
Splendid Gem 1901-0 Quarter
1901-0 MS-64 (NGC), A brilliant lustrous, sharply struck
gem. One of the finest quality pieces to come on the market
in a long time. The advanced specialist seeking a particu¬
larly fine example of this highly prized mintmark will be
delighted with this one . 3,795
1901-0 VF-20 . 150
1901-0 F-15 . 119
1901-S G-6. Light silver gray surfaces. Rare in any and all
grades; in fact this is the most elusive issue in the entire
Barber quarter dollar series . 1,950
1902 MS64 (NGC), Brilliant . 499
1902 MS-60, Brilliant with light golden toning . 165
1902 EF45 . 85
1902-0 AU-58 . 319
19055 AU-58 . 325
19055 AU-55 . 295
19055 AU-53 . 219
19055 AU-50 . 210
19055 F-15 . 42
1906 EF40 . 69
1906D AU-55, First year of Denver Mint coinage opera¬
tion . 155
19060 AU-50 (PCI), Brilliant lustrous . 210
19070 AU-50 . 140
1906D MS62 (PCGS), Brilliant lustrous . 295
1906D AU-58 . 165
19080 MS60, Lustrous, Lightly toned . 235
19080 AU-58 . 175
1909 AU-58 . . . 145
1909-D AU-58 . 195
1909- D AU-58 (PCGS) . 195
19095 MS-63 (PCGS), Brilliant and lustrous with a hint of
golden toning. Very nice in every respect . 850
1910- D MS-63 (NGC), Brilliant . 1,095
1911 AU-55 . 129
1912 AU-55 . 129
1913 MS-63, Brilliant and lustrous. One of the more elusive
Barber quarter issues in Uncirculated grade. Very low
mintage of 484,000 pieces, A prize for the advanced
collector . . . 1,195
1913 AU-55 (PCCS), Rare date . 675
1913 EF40, Rare, . . . . - . . 395
1913-D VF-30 . 59
1913-D VF-25 . 49
1914 AU-58 . ; . 145
19145 MS60 . 935
1915 MS-64, A pleasing coin with frosty lustre. Ideally suited
for inclusion in a high-grade type set . - . 595
1915 AU-58 . 145
1915 AU-55 . 129
1916D AU-55 . 129
1916D VF-20 . 29
19155 AU-50 . 199
1916D MS64 (NGC), Delicate golden toning. Last year of the
design type . 495
1916D AU-55 . 129
1916D AU-50 . 119
Standing Liberty Quarters
Famous 1916 Quarter Rarity
Lustrous Gem
1916 Standing Uber^. MS-64 (NGC), A lustrous gem with
attractive delicate golden and iridescent toning around the
borders, A splendid specimen of one of the most desired of
all 20th-century American rarities . 8,250
1917 Type 1. MS-66 (PCGS), Brilliant and lustrous. Cer¬
tainly, this is one of the finest Standing Liberty quarters
ever to pass under our view . 1,750
1917 Type 1, MS64 FH (NGC), Medium golden toning, 325
1917 Type 1, MS63 Full Head, Brilliant . 295
1917-D Type 1, MS64 Full Head . 850
1917-D Type 1, MS64 Full Head, (NGC) . 850,00
1917-D Type 1, MS64 Full Head, (PCGS), Brilliant . 850
19175 Type I, MS63 Full Head, (NGC), Brilliant . 695
1917-D Type II. MS-64 FH (PCGS), Brilliant and frosty. An
outstanding specimen of a variety that is quite elusive at
this grade level . 2,150
1917-D Type 11, MS63, Brilliant . 275
1917-S Type II. MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant An exceptionally
nice coin . 1,095
1917- S Type 11. MS-64 Full Head (NGC). A sharp, brilliant
and fully lustrous gem, one of the finest we have seen or
handled. Rare so fine . 1,495
1918 MS61 (ANACS). Brilliant . „....295
1918- D MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant A beautiful sparkling
gem . 725
1916D EF-45 . - . . . 99
19185 MS61 (NGC) . 650
19185 MS60, Brilliant . 189
1919 M864 Full Head. (NGC). Brilliant . 395
19195 AU-55 (ANACS) . 550
1920-S MS-64 (NGC). Exceptionally brilliant and frosty. A
superb quality specimen of this scarce issue . 1,350
1921 MS61 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous surfaces with light
golden toning . 525
1923-S MS-65 (NGC). A specimen of one of the most highly
desired varieties in the Standing Liberty series . 1,850
1923- S MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant and very lustrous with
delicate golden toning. Nearly full head details. An excep¬
tional specimen of this very important issue, a key to the
series. Quality! . 1,850
19235 VF-30 . 395
19235 VF-20 . 325
Sharp Gem 1924-D 254
1924- D MS-64 FH (NGC). Brilliant A sharply struck gem
example of one of the harder-to-find issues at this grade
level . 3,195
1924-S MS-64 . 1,195
1925 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant Quality such as this is inexpen¬
sive on today’s market in our opinion . 219
1926-S MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and highly lustrous. An
especially nice specimen of this key date among later
Standing Liberty quarters. A prize item for the connois¬
seur and specialist . 1,195
19265 MS63. Lightly toned silver gray surfaces. The 1926
S is very difficult to locate in Mint State, and for that reason
we’ve always made it a point to seek them out . 625
19265 MS63 (NGC). Brilliant . . 625
FOLLOW UP from Bill Fivaz:
"In the April 8, 1996, issue of The Coin Collector you've erred, I believe, on two
of the answers in the quiz on page i3.
In question #1, you list the answer as "a" and "b" as coins having been struck at
the San Francisco Mint that bear no "S" mintmark. I'll buy "b" as the 1925 Vancouver
50^, but 1 believe instead of "a" [the 1922 "plain" cent), it should have been "c", the
1883 Hawaiian silver dollar. After the "big one" Denver may be on the West Coast,
but not as yet! In question #5, I'll agree that the 1936-D 25^ is difficult to find in Mint
State, but the 1970-S 50if is even tougher, as they made only Proofs, no business
strikes at the West Coast mint 1 suspect a typo slipped in and you meant I970-D 50^.
Just wanted to let you know I read the quizzes — i'll bet I won't be the first to needle
you on this!"
ANSWER: Thanks, Bill. Sometimes with the hectic pace of things around here, I
think we should edit The Coin Collector a bit more carefuliy.
1927-D MS-64 FH (PCGS). Low-mintage issue. Beauti¬
ful! . 1,895
19275 EF40 (ANACS) . 975
19275 EF40 (PCGS). One of the key issues in the series. Rare
at all grade levels, especially so above VF . 975
1928D M864 (NGC). Brilliant . 235
1929 M863 FH (PCGS). Brilliant . 245
1929 MS62 Full Head (PCGS). Brilliant . 185
1929-D M365 (NGC). Brilliant and fi-osty with delicate golden
toning around the borders. . . 375
1930 MS65 Full Head (NGC) . . 635
1930 MS65 Full Head (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. Excep¬
tional quality . 635
1930 MS63. Brilliant . 169
1930 AU-50. Brilliant . 59
Washington Quarters
1932 MS63. Brilliant . 29
1932-D M863. Brilliant Scarce so fine . 895
1932-D MS63 (Hallmark). Brilliant and very lustrous. Quite
rare in this grade; largely unappreciated as such. Quality
with a capital Q . 895
1932-D MS-63 (NGC). Brilliant with a whisper of golden
toning. Very elusive so choice . 895
1932-D MS62 (NGC). Brilliant . 495
1932-D M861. Brilliant . .445
1932-D M&60. Brilliant . 435
1932-D AU-58 . 299
1932-D AU-50 . 259
19325 MS64. Brilliant and lustrous with light toning. A very
high-quality specimen of this scarce and highly prized
issue . 650
19325 MS63. Mottled light golden toning . 399
19325 MS62. Brilliant . 365
19325 M662 (PCGS), Brilliant . 365
19325 M861. Brilliant . 319
19325 AU-58. Brilliant . : . 179
19325 AU-55 . . . 159
19325 AU-50 . 145
1934 Heavy Motto. M864, Brilliant . 39
1934 Heavy Motto. MS-63. Delicate toning . 25
1934-D MS-65. Brilliant . 1,195
1934-D MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,195
1934-D MS64. Brilliant and very beautiful . 325
1934-D MS63, Brilliant . 195 *
1934- D MS60. Lightly toned . 159
1935 MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 135
1935 MS64. Brilliant . 32
1935 MS63. Brilliant . . . 25
1935- D MS-66 (PCGS). Nuances of golden toning over
deeply frosty, brilliant surfaces. Beautiful! . 1,495
1936DMS65 . 575
1936D MS65 (NGC). Brilliant . 575
1936DMS64. Brilliant . 365
1936D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 365
1936D MS63. Brilliant . . . . . 285
1936D MS63 (NGC). Brilliant . 285
1936D MS63 (PCGS). Delicate golden toning . 285
19355 MS63. Brilliant . 74
1936D MS64 (NGC). Brilliant Very hard to find in this
grade . . . 425
1936D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. Ever popular,
ever in demand . 425
1936D MS63. Brilliant . 385
1936D MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant Likewise desirable . 385
1936DMS60. Brilliant . 375
19365 MS64. Brilliant . 79
19365 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 79
1937 MS64. Brilliant . 39
1937-D MS66 . 185
1937-D MS64. Brilliant . 49
1937 D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 49
19375 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 135
1938 Proof-66 (NGC). Brilliant . 325
1938 MS64. Brilliant . 79
1938 MS63. Brilliant . 59
19385 MS64. Brilliant . . . 69
19385 MS64 (PCCS). Brilliant . 69
1939 Proof63 (PCGS) . 125
1939 MS64. Brilliant . . . 29
1939 MS64 (Hallmark). Brilliant . 29
1939 MS63. Brilliant . 22
1939-D MS66 . . . 145
1939-D MS65. Brilliant . . 62
1939-D/S FS254012.3. MS63. Brilliant . ...325
19395 MS64. Brilliant . 75
1940 Proof67 (NGC), Brilliant . 395
1940 Proof66 (PCCS). LighUy toned. . . 175
1940 Proof65. Brilliant . 135
1946D MS67 (NGC). Delicate toning A beauty! . 675
1946D MS66 (PCCS). Brilliant . 135
1946D MS64. Brilliant . 99
1946D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant .
. 99
19406 M864 .
_ _ 29
1941 Proof65 (PCGS). Brilliant _
. 189
1941-D MS64. Brilliant . .
32
19416 M865 (NGC). Brilliant
. 89
19416 MS64. Brilliant .
. 34
1942 Proof65 (PCGS). Brilliant .
. 185
1942 Pmof64 (PCGS) Brilliant
69
1942 M.S63 Brilliant
8
19426 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant .
. . . 119
19426 MS64. Brilliant .
99
19426 M864 (Hallmark). Brilliant ...
_ _ 99
19426 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant
99
19426 M.<v6.3 Brilliant .
. 59
19446 MS63. Brilliant .
. 9
1947-D MS64. Brilliant .
. 14
1950 Proof66 (PCGS). Brilliant _
_ _ 79
1956D/S AU-50 (PCGS) . .
_ 265
19506/D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant .
. 525
1964 MS64. Brilliant .
. 4
1964-D MS63. Brilliant . . . 3
19661991 clad Washington quarter set Mint State to Proof.
75 different pieces . . . 99
HALF DOLLARS
Flowing Hair Half Dollars
Outstanding 1795 0-102 504
1795 Overton- 102. Rarily-5. EF-40(PCGS). An outstanding
example, attractively toned with most design features boldly
delineated. This piece is among the finest known of the 0-
102 die combination and is certainly Condition Census.
Ideal for a specialized collection or a type set . 5,695
Attractive 1795 Half Dollar
1795 0-105. EF-40 (PCGS). Light gray surfaces. Quite well
struck and well centered. Some traces of lustre are visible in
protected areas, especially on the reverse. A great coin for
the type set collector and variety specialist alike . 5,495
Famous 1795 Three-Leaves
1795 0-111. Three Leaves variety. VG-10. Light gray
fields. Reverse with “hallmark” die break (probably ac¬
counting for the rarity of this issue). Often a period ofj/ears
will elapse between offerings of one of these from our
inventory. One of the great classic rarities of the half dollar
denomination, more so than generally realized (in our
opinion) . . . 2,495
Rare 1795 Three Leaves
1795 0-1 14. Three Leaves variety. Rarity-4. VF-25 (NGC).
From the Robinson S. Brown Jr. Collection. Just pur¬
chased, this coin is one of the most important new listings
in this issue. Where can you find another so nice? 6,900
Draped Bust Half Dollars
1803 0-103. Rarity-3. Large 3. EF40. Light gray and olive
surfaces. Some lustre among the stars. A very nice coin
with some attributes of an even higher grade . 795
1803 0-104. Rari^S. Small 3. EF-45. Attractive lightly
toned iridescent surfaces . . . 1,750
High-Grade 1805/4 504
1805/4 O-IOI. EF-40 (PCCS). Bold overdate. Lightly toned
surfaces. Very pleasing in every respect Always popular,
always in demand. One of the most desired varieties among
half dollars of this era. EF40 is among the higher grades
to come on the market in recent times; most are in the Fine
to VF range . . . 2,900
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The Coin Collector ^ June 10, 1996
We have been buying! And dur¬
ing the course of buying thousands
of premium quality coins for our
inventory, we've bought many sets
and entire collections. Of course,
not every piece in an entire collec¬
tion meets our picky standards and
therefore we offer you a selection of
these very nice (but not PQ) coins
for your purchase consideration.
Priced to sell quickly, I suggest you
call Gail Watson for a phone de¬
scription on any piece you may be
interested in. All are certified as
indicated and come with our money
back guarantee of satisfaaion. Next
issue, we'll list Zf. pieces through
quarter dollars.
Half Cents
1835 B-1, C-1. MS-64 RD
(PCGS) . 1500
1855 B-1, C-1. MS-64 RB
(PCGS] . 450
Indian Head Cents
1862 Proof-65 (NGC] .
1,450
1869 MS-65 RB (NGC] .
...850
1872 MSh64 RD (NGQ .
2,350
190a-SMS^ RD (PCGS]...
..500
Large Cents
1800/79 S-196. AU-53
(PCGS] . 3,850
1806 S-270. EF-40
(PCGS] . 1,200
1851 N-2. MS-65 (NGC] . 500
Lincoln Cents |
1909-S V.D.B. MS64 RD (PCGS]....
..950 1
1912-D MS-64 RD (PCGS] .
..265 1
1913-D MS-64 RD (NGQ . . .
.....115 1
1915-D MS-65 RB (NGQ .
....175 1
1915-D MS-64 RD (NGQ .
...140 1
1917-D MS-65 RD (NGQ .
.500 1
1917-S MS-63 RD (NGQ .
....145 1
1919-D MS-65 RB (PCGS] .
...235 1
1921 MS-65 RD (PCGS] .
. 95 1
1921-S MS-64 RB (PCGS]. .
...265 1
1923-S MS-63 RB (PCGS] .
...260 1
1924 MS-65 RD (PCI] .
. 85 1
1924-S MS-64 RD (NGQ . . .
...825 1
1928 MS-64 RD (PCGS] .
. 28 1
1931 MS-65 RD (PCGS] .
. 65 1
1939 Proof-65 RD (PCGS] .
. 65 1
1940 Proof-66 RD (PCGS]. Four examples 1
available .
....185 I
1941 Proof-66 RD (PCGS] .
...235 1
1942 Proof-66 RD (PCGS] .
...225 1
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"In the 1940s the books all list the
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for me in Uncirculated grade? When I
completed the set (so I thought] in the
eariy 1960s, there was only "Uncirculated,"
not 10 different grades of "Mint State."
Probabiy an MS-60, or even a nice AU
would do, I want to match the rest as
closely as possible without spending more
for one coin than 1 paid for the entire set"
Editor's reply:
It's nice to hear from you. The year 1958
seems like ancient history, considering all
that has happened since then, i'll send you
a complimentary mini-subscription to our
next severai Rare Coin Review and Coin
Collector issues. Separateiy, I'll have Gail
Watson send you a quotation on a suitable
1912-S nickel if we have one in the AU or
MS-60 range. Otherwise, we'li keep it on a
want list.
Concerning the copper 1913 nickel, this
seems to have been an eiectrotype (forgery
made outside of the Mint] of a 1913 Buffalo
(not Liberty Head] nickel. Thus, it would
have no numismatic value except as a
curiosity from having kept company with
five famous coins.
The "1805" silver dollar received a big
play in the pages of The Numismatist a
number of years ago after dealer and silver-
dollar specialist M.H. Boiender pronounced
it genuine. However, years earlier in the
same publication, it had been pointed out
as a fake, and after the Boiender "authen¬
tication," Eric P. Newman wrote an articie
for The Numismatist to reinforce its forg¬
ery status. The genesis of the coin probabiy
comes from a note in Mint records that
several hundred "dollars" were received in
1805, but these were Spanish-Amerian
eight-real coins deposited at the Mint, not
freshly-minted United States siiver doilars.
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9
A Silver Dollar Re
1 1
iniscence
(continued from pa^ 1)
his relative drove us to Ben’s shop a few
blocks away.
There were no Carson City dollars in the
bags because, as we discovered later, the Trea¬
sury Department had quietly removed them to
sell later at a premium. Nevertheless, Ben gave
me several of the coins and allowed me to
“cherrypick” the rest For me, it was a dream
come true!
My wife and I had purchased our first home
in suburban Virginia five years before for
$15,750. Since we had used most of our
savings for the down payment, money was
tight I somehow managed to dig up $1,000
and planned to
get rich by buy¬
ing a bag of
Carson City
dollars at the
Treasury. I
had a co¬
worker who
was mildly in¬
terested in
coins, so he
and I devel¬
oped what we
thought was a
very clever
scheme. He had an
assigned parking space in the Justice Building
basement with in-and-out privileges, so at lunch
time he would circle the block at the Treasury
(a “no-parking” area) while I went in twice to
buy bags of dollars. That night we went through
the coins, wrapped them as required by his
bank and he later turned them in for currency.
We made eight such trips before we gave
up. Most of the coins were from the San
Francisco and New Orleans mints, so we knew
“they would never be worth anything.” We
each kept about a hundred of the best ones.
For those collectors who never had a chance
to see the beautiful Treasury Cash Room in
those days, let me say that it would have fit
right into Buckingham Palace. The room had
polished marble floors and teller stalls. Elabo¬
rate brass grillwork and uniformed guards
protected the tellers at all times.
Against the back wall inside the tellers’ area
were hundreds of canvas bags each of which
contained one thousand silver dollars. The bags
were mint sealed but bore no indication of date
or mint The tellers usually spent their time
cashing government checks and were not over¬
joyed when a customer handed them $1,000 in
currency and asked for a bag of silver dollars.
After the transaction, the customer was on his
own. The uniformed guards were not allowed to
help a customer take his bag outside.
As a word spread about the silver dollars,
people began to drive in from other cities to try
their luck. Parking was a problem and some
had to carry the bags to a public parking lot a
block away. They could not do it today without
being assaulted. There was soon a line at each
window as government employees came in on
their lunch breaks.
I remember one woman whose husband
was driving around the block while she got in
line to purchase two bags. When the teller
asked her how she proposed to transport
them, she pointed to a child’s little red wagon
she had brought along. The teller summoned
one of the guards who tried to explain to the
woman that the toy wagon was far too
fragile to support such a load.
The teller passed out the first
bag and said, “Why don’t
you haul that one outside
and some back for the
other?”
“No, no,”
the woman
w replied.
“My husband
said the wagon would haul them both.”
The teller and guard gave up at that point
and watched as the woman placed the second
bag on the toy wagon. It promptly collapsed,
the tiny wheels popping off the axles. The
woman began to cry, so two male customers
left the line, picked up a bag each and carried
them out to the car waiting at the curb. The
husband let them load the bags into the vehicle
and seemed to be quite upset that the toy
wagon had been destroyed. We all watched as
the car made its way down the street
Back at the Cash Room, porters were haul¬
ing in more bags and piling them on top of the
stacks. “Those things will never be worth more
than face,” one customer grumbled. “There’s
no way this country can possibly absorb that
many silver dollars. The government must
have millions of them stashed away.”
The project ran its course, and soon there
were no more bags available. Later on I met a
friend from our coin club who said that he had
seen me in line at the Cash Room. I asked him
what he had done with his bags when he found
thatthey contained no rare dates or mintmarks.
“My wife thinks I’m crazy, but I took a bag
down to ray bank and got a personal loan for
$1,000, leaving the bag as collateral. Then I
Highest Price Realized for
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1913 Liberty Head Nickel
$1,485,000
From Everyone at Bowers and Merena
THANK YOU
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took that thousand and bought another bag
and did the same thing at another bank. I now
have four bags stored in four banks. They store
them in their vaults until I can pay off the
loans. My wife and I can handle the payments
if nothing happens. Who knows, the silver
dollars may turn out to be a good investment”
I have never forgotten that incident I’ve
often thought that some people are just des¬
tined to do well financially because they sit
down and think things out Looking back, I
could have put a couple of bags away by getting
personal loans, but like the man in the Cash
Room, I just could not believe that the hobby
could absorb so many coins. Live and learn. . .
When I tell this story to young collectors
today, they shake their heads in disbelief and
look at me with pity. It does not good to tell
them “you had to be there.”
—Brent Hughes
Editor’s comment: I really enjoyed Brent’s
recollections as they brought back memories
of the seemingly unbelievable days from au¬
tumn 1962 through early 1964, when the
Treasury Department was the most popular
place in Washington. If Brent’s narrative had
been on hand a few years ago I would have
included it in my Silver Dollars and Trade
Dollars of the United States: A Complete Ency-
clopediahook set, which includes a number of
related reminiscences.
Because
You Asked
We Invite readers to submit questions of interea In the field of American
numismatics. All questions wiU be answered, and some will be used In this column.
S.L ASKS: I have been looking for an
1878-CC trade dollar in VF-20 grade to
complete my ooiiecdon of trade dollars
through 1883 (actually, I still need the
1876-CC and 1^ for absolute comple¬
tion). I have been looking everywhere,
but I cannot find an W^CC in this
grade. I see diat the "Guide Book" lists
V&8 for $400 and Finel2 for $550,
but I can't And those either. Is there
something I should know, or have I been
looking in the wrong places?
CC ANSWERS: Although 97,000
1878-CC trade dollars were minted —
itself a very low production figure —
probably half or more of these were
never released. 1878 was the last year
that business strike trade dollars were
minted, and at the time (as of July 22,
1876) these were not legal tender in the
United States. Although a few of them
were shipped to the Orient (there are
fewer than a half dozen chopmarked
pieces known to me today, these marks
indicating circulation in China), prob¬
ably most were simply melted up.
For all practical purposes, what few
1878-CC trade dollars that do are apt to
be in EF, AU, or even Mint State grades.
I haven't checked our back catalogues as
1 write these words, but I don’t recall
offhand having ever seen a VG-8 or
Fine-12 coin.
I suggest that you adjust your objec¬
tive upward to the EF-40 to AU-50
level. Len then, it may take some time
before you find a nice one.
LB. ASKS: What does "condition
rarity" mean? I heard that the I9I6-D
Lincoln cent is a condition rarity, but
it ^ms to be a common coin.
CC ANSWERS: This term refers to
a coin that is rare only in certain high
grades, but is common if worn or in
other low grades. The 1916-D Lincoln
cent is unimportant if in a grade such as
Good or Very Good, but a hand-
selected MS-65 coin with attractive sur¬
faces (brown, red and brown, or red),
without undue spotting, and also sharply
struck (only a few are sharp) is indeed
very rare.
Your question reminded me of a few
paragraphs that will appear in my book
on Flying Eagle and Indian cents (upon
which I am putting the finishing touches;
publication is expected toward the end
of the summer). These comments have
to do with Indian cents, but they could
just as well apply to other series, too:
Solidity of the Pricing Structure
In my opinion, the solidity or strength
of a market price for a given cent at a
given grade level depends on a number
of factors. Even if you become a con¬
noisseur to a high degree and have a
bottomless checking account, I believe
that you should still seek good value for
the money you spend. At least I would
if 1 were assembling a set of Flying Eagle
and Indian cents. Here are some points
to ponder.
I. Basic rarity: If a coin is recognized
as a key issue, a rare date, and it has been
highly prized by several generations of
numismatists, is has a more solid price
structure than if it has only recently
become valuable. Thus, an 1856 Flying
Eagle cent, 1859 Indian cent (only year of
the laurel wreath reverse design), 1877
cent, or other key issue will probably
always be in demand.
Z Condition rarity: This applies to a
coin that might be very common in a
grade such as Proof-63 BN, but which in
Proof-65 RD may be very rare. While I
do not question that such rarity is a
good reason for a higher price, watch
out if the differential is too great Just be
careful. You read it here! Also, if you are
a fan of the population and census
reports issued by grading services, re¬
member this rule: As time goes on,
coins in a given grade become more
piendfui in the reports, never iess pien-
tifui. Few people stop to think about
this, but you should.
In 1996 there has been quite a "pla/'
on MS-65 RD and Proof-65 RD coins,
with some aggressive buyers willing to
pay record prices for these, while ex¬
pressing no interest at all in buying, for
example, MS-65 RB and Proof-65 RB
coins. As a result, some truly wide gaps
have developed in the pricing structure.
Moreover, as reiterated elsewhere, quai-
ity does play a part, often major, and
perhaps someone willing to pay $5,000
for a certain Proof-65 RD might not
want to buy your coin for even $2,000,
if yours is spotted or if the buyer simply
doesn't want it. Again, piease be careful
Hereare two hypothetical small cents,
one a basic rarity and the other a
condition rarity:
Basic Rarity, Coin A, selected market
prices: VF-20 $250; MS-6S BN $800; MS-65
RB $1,200; MS-65 RD $2,200.
Commentary: This coin seems to be quite
valuable all along the line. While an MS-65 RD
coin is more expensive than one with RB
surfaces, the differential seems to be reason¬
able.
Condition Rarity, Coin B, seiected mar¬
ket prices: VF-20 $7; MS^5 BN $200; MS-
65 RB $350; MS-65 RD $2,200.
Commentary. The value of this coin in
MS-65 RD grade seems to be based virtually
entirely upon the surface color, as in lower
grades the coin is not expensive. While it may
be a dandy value at $2,200, for my money I
would be more careful about buying this coin
than 1 would Coin A. There is not much of
a fallback position, and it is a long way from
$2,200 back to the next highest level at
$350.
10
The Coin Collector ^ June 10, 1996
1806/5 0-103. EF-40. Light silver and iridescent surfaces.
Bold overdate feature . . . . . . . . 875
1806/5 0-103. Sharp overdate. VF-30 . 450
Capped Bust Half Dollars
1810 0-103. MS-63. Gorgeous frosty, lustrous surfaces
with attractive light toning. Rare so fine. . . 2,250
G«m 1813 HalfDoUar
1813 0-108. R-4. NS-64 (NGC). Lustrous surfaces with
heather toning Iridescent toning around the borders.
Some evidence of contact on the higher areas, as usual for
this design, and taken into consideration by the experts at
NCC . . . . . 4,350
1814 0-105. AU-58 (NGC). Nearly full mint lustre. Brilliant An
outstanding coin. Fairly elusive at this grade level; 95% of
known examples grade below this . _.995
Notable 1817/3 Overdate
1817/3 O-lOla. AU-58 (NGC). A very attractive specimen
with medium gray and iridescent toning - . 3,495
1817 ailO. VF-35 . 159
1819/8 0-101. MS-61 (PCGS). Light gray toning with a hint
of gold over lustrous surfaces. Popular overdate. . 1,695
1819/8 aiOl. AU-50 (ANACS). Light golden toning over
silver surfaces . 575
Gem 1819/8 Overdate
1819/8 0-104. Luge 9. MS-64. (NCC). Pale golden brown
with blue and lilac peripheral toning A splendid gem coin
from the James Bennett Pryor Collection (one of several
Pryor Collection pieces listed here). Certainly, this is one
of the very finest in existence anywhere! . 4,250
1819/8 O-104a. MS-61 (ANACS). Brilliant frosty surfaces
with a light touch of gold toning A quality specimen of this
early overdate . 1,295
1821 0-103. AU-58 (NGC). Lightly toned. Very attractive.625
1821 ai06. AU-50 . 365
Gem 1823 Half Dollar
1823 O-lOla. Patched 3. MS-64 (NGC) with claims to MS-
65. Deep gray with faint steel blue. A thin diagonal saatch
on Liberty’s bust is hidden by the toning. From the James
Bennett Pryor Collection. . 4,495
1823 O-106a. MS-63 (NGC) with claims to MS64. Brilliant
frosty lustre with very faint gold and blue peripheral
toning A few minor obverse abrasions and a small area of
roughness left of the eagle’s head are all that detract From
the James Bennett Pryor Collection . 1,950
1823 0-108. Rn%-2. MS-63 (NGC). Steel gray toning 1550
1823 0-111. Normal 3. MS-64. Deep gray with faint
steel blue. A thin diagonal scratch on Liberty’s bust is
hidden by the toning. From the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . . . 2,750
1824 Over Various Dates
1824 Over Various Dates. 0-103. MS-63 (NGC), somewhat
conservatively graded in our opinion, and a match for an
MS65. Evenly muted russet blue and pale gray. Tiny nick
on cheek. . . . . . 3,995
1 824/4 0- 109. MS-62 (NCC). Slightly reflective satin lustre.
The obverse is pale siher gray surrounded by blue and
violet iridescence. The reverse centers are pale gold with
vivid blue and violet iridescence. From the James Bennett
Pryor Collection, there as MS63 . 1,350
1824 0-108. Double profile to Miss Liberty, due to “die
chatter” during striking MS60. Beautiful light iridescent
toning . 895
1824 0-111, R-2. MS62 (PCGS). Mottled medium gray
toning . 695
1824 0-115, Rarity-2. MS-63 (PCGS). Attractive golden-
rose toning Scarce so nice . 1,750
1825 0-116. AU-58 (PCGS). A very brilliant frosty coin with
a hint of golden toning A superb specimen with the
aesthetic appeal of certain pieces we’ve seen at the MS62
and MS-63 level. A find for the discriminating buyer895
1826 0-105. Rarity-3. AU-58 . 265
1826 0-106. MS61 (NGC). Brilliant and highly lustrous; as
nice or nicer than some AfS-63 pieces we’ve seen. A find for
the connoisseur . 795
1826 ailO. EF40 . 135
1826 0-112. AU-58 (NGC). Iridescent toning An outstanding
coin . . . 525
1826 0-1 18a. AU-50. Lustrous, mostly brilliant surfaces
display attractive gold toning. A very pleasing coin. 250
1826 0-120. Rarity-3. AU-50 . 350
1827 ai33. Rarity-4. AU-50 . 495
1828 0-108. Large 8’s. Square base 2. MS-63. BrillianL
lustrous centers. Light toning around the borders. 1,295
1828 0109. AU-55 (ANACS) . 350
1828 Olio. AU-50 . 245
1828 0117a. Square 2. Small 8. AU-50 . 295
1829 0115. EF40 . 109
1829 0117. Rarity-2. AU-58 . 395
1830 0123. MS62 . 795
1831 0102. EF45 . 119
1831 0109. AU-50. At the AU level there are many excellent
values to be found among Capped Bust halves . 245
1832 OlOl. Large Letters. MS62. A gorgeous specimen with
iridescent toning over deeply frosty surfaces . 895
1832 0113. Small Date, Small Letters. AU-58. Frosty, lus¬
trous surfaces lightly toned . 425
1832 0121. Rarity-3. AU-50. Attractive golden toning. 295
1832 0-122. MS-63 (NGC). Light golden and gray toning
over brillianL lustrous surfaces. Very attractive. ... 1,650
Gem 1833 HalfDoUar
1833 0-102. MS-64. Brilliant with light golden toning Ideal
for “type” or for the variety specialist A gem! . 2,750
1833 0108. AU-55 . 250
1834 0-104. Large Date, Small Letters. Rarity-2. MS-63
(NGC). Light golden toning over frosty surfaces. .. 1,395
1834 OlOl. Large Date, Large Letters. AU-55 . 295
1835 0-101. MS-63 (PCGS). A highly lustrous, very frosty
coin that is certainly one of the finest extant at this grade
level. Light toning over silver surfaces . 1,350
1835 0105. AU-55. Attractive deep rose surfaces display
strong lustre . 375
1835 0107. AU-50 . 239
1836 0108. AU-50 . 395
1836 0-120. Uttered Edge. MS-63 (PCGS). Attractive
lustrous, frosty surfaces with delicate toning . 1,595
Gem 1836 L.E. Half Dollar
1836 0-122. Uttered Edge. MS-64 (NGC). BrillianL lus¬
trous, frosty, and beautiful! . 2595
The Pryor Gem 1837 Half Dollar
1 837 Reeded Edge. MS-64 (NGC). Blazing white lustre with
pale blue peripheral toning From the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . 4,250
1837 EF45 . 165
1837 EF40 . 139
1838 EF45 . 175
1838VF-20 . 99
Superb Gem 1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar
1839 Capped Bust Large Utters. MS-64 (NGC). Mottled
golden amber and pale blue toning Rarely seen or offered
at this grade level. A gorgeous item for your specialized
collection or type set From the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . . . 6,750
1839-0 Capped Bust AU-50. BrillianL Sharply struck and
with much original lustre. A few interesting die breaks are
seen, as usual on half dollars of this date and mint
Exceedingly popular due to the obverse mintmark, as on
the fabled 18360 half dollar . 1,295
Liberty Seated Half Dollars
18400 EF40 . 105
1841 VF-30 . 175
1841- 0 VF-35 . 99
1842 Wiley-Bugert-106. Medium date. EF45 . 175
1842- 0 Large date. AU-50 . 275
1843 WB-101. Rarih'-5. MS-64. Brilliant and very lus¬
trous. A gem specimen of exceptional quality . 2,350
1843 EF40. Hundreds of new purchases are offered for your
consideration in this issue (we only mention a few of them
due to space constraints). Included are many different
Liberty Seated half dollars . 85
1844 EF40 . 85
18440 EF40 . . . 85
1845 EF40 . 175
18450 EF40 . 110
1846 Tall date. AU-50 . 240
1846 Tall date. EF40 . . 110
18460 WB-105. Recut6. Small date. AU-50 . 275
18460 VF-30. . . 65
1847 AU-50 . 165
1847-0 MS-62 (PCGS). BrillianL Fairly scarce in Mint
State . . . 1,450
1848 EF45 . . 275
Splendid Gem 1849 Half Dollar
1849 WB-101. Rarity-5-f. MS-64 (NGC). Attractive pale
gold and iridescent blue-green. A beautiful gem the equal
of which would be very difficult to locate anywhere. From
the James Bennett Pryor Collection . 3,950
1849 EF45 . 185
18490 WB-101. Rarity-6+. AU-58. Silver-gray fields with
some mottled toning A few hairlines are seen. Extremely
sharp . . . . 595
18490 EF45 . 165
Rare Mint State 1850 504
1850 WB-101. Rarity-6-f . MS-62. Gorgeous specimen with
lightly toned iridescent surfaces. Well known as an elusive
date . . . 2,950
1850 EF45 . 595
18500 VF-35 . 75
18510 AU-50 . 350
1852 MS-61 (PCGS). BrillianL sharp, and lustrous with
delicate golden toning Nicer in quality than some we’ve
seen offered as MS62 or MS63 . 1,495
1852 EF40 . 750
18520 VF-25 . 375
1853 Arrows and rays. VF-20 . 80
18530 Arrows and rays. VF-30 . 175
1854 Arrows. EF40 . 109
1854 Arrows. VF-30 . 59
1854- 0 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). Light golden toning over
deeply frosty surfaces. Very well struck . 1,950
18540 Arrows. AU-58 . ., . 295
1855- 0 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). BrillianL frosty and lus¬
trous. An exceptional quality specimen of this early New
Orleans issue. Several orders rarer than 18540 in the
same grade . 1,975
18550 Arrows. EF40 . 110
Notable 1855-S Rarity
1855-S Arrows. AU-50 (PCGS). Light golden toning over
surfaces that display generous amounts of original mint
lustre. Important as the first half dollar issue of the San
Francisco Mint and also as a notable rarity in anjr grade.
Very few of this quality exisL . 6,950
1855- S Arrows. VG8. A nice specimen at this grade level. 475
18560 MS62 (PCGS). Delicate golden toning over very
lustrous surfaces . 595
1856- S VF-35. Rare in any and all grades. Half dollars galore!
This issue is filled with dozen of new purchases of Liberty
Seated half dollars! . 275
1857 B-4872. Rarity-6. Net Proof-62, actually Proof-63
or finer, but with a tiny reverse scratch, scarcely notice¬
able. Pale gold and lilac with faint blue peripheral toning.
Lovely mirrored fields. From the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . 1,695
A Letter from Pennsylvania about
GRADING AND FRANKLIN HALVES
R.W., a Pennsylvania client, writes:
"Dear Gail and Dave,
'Thank you, Gail, for sending the 1949-S Franklin half dollar. The coin is very nice,
being white and lustrous as I like them. I had sent a check for $50 with my order and
am enclosing the balance of $82.60. 1 have purchased coins from you in the past, but
this is my first experience with your Collection Portfolio Program.
"1 have a few questions relative to collecting Franklin halves. Probably the most
difficult to answer concerns the grading of these pieces. 1 consider myself an excellent
grader of circulated pieces, but have become somewhat disillusioned when it comes to
Uncirculated coins.
"One of my first experiences with the numerical grading system occurred maybe
10 or 11 years ago. 1 purchased an MS-65 Peace silver dollar from a reputable dealer, the
coin bore only one noticeable contact mark in the hair of Liberty. Grading beame even
tighter and upon selling the piece I found it to be only MS-64. At the time MS-65
represented near perfection. For all practical purposes grades above MS-65 did not exist
"Now in today's coin market 1 have noticed MS-65 pieces are hardly mark free.
They are the equivalent of what was called MS-63 in the aforementioned ultra¬
conservative era. The MS-64 grade was not widely used then. What 1 remember as
MS-65 are now upgraded to MS-67. Perhaps the market has adjusted so as to employ
the full complement of numerical grades from MS-60 to MS-70.
"When it comes to perfection it seems Franklin halves present a
real challenge since mark-free examples are tough to find. I have seen
many more Liberty Walking half dollars of exceptional quality than
1 have seen Franklins, especially of the late dates.
"What are the criteria for determining whether a Franklin half is
an MS-63, MS-64 or MS-65? Are the criteria different than those for
a Liberty Walking half? I want to collect a set as near gem as I can get
on a modest budget. Would a nice MS-64 1949-D be a better buy than
an MS-65 for 10 times the money?
"Are there any reference works on Franklin halves? Has anyone
written a book on them?
"Also, do you sell a Kingswood holder for Franklins? If so, I'd be
interested in purchasing one to house my set as it grows. Enough
questions.
"In closing. I'll share an experience I had with Franklin halves back
in 1963 if my memory is accurate. That year 1 was a sophomore in high school. While
going through the lunch counter one day 1 noticed the cashier handing out shiny new
half dollars in change. I was collecting Lincoln cents then and really couldn't afford to
save half dollars. The coin 1 received in change looked like it came out of a new roll,
and I'm sure it did. The coin was a 1949 from the Philadelphia Mint, one of the better
dates in the set even at that time.
"1 really enjoy reading your publications, i.e., the Rare Coin Review, etc. 1 can only
dream of what it might be like to own some of the true rarities you offer. But 1 learned
a long time ago that the only way to sustain interest in a hobby is to collect what you
like and what you an afford. So, 1 am content.
"I am including with this letter a subscription order for your publications for the
next year. Interestingly, in my experience in the coin hobby, 1 have never heard another
coin dealer denigrate Bowers and Merena. It is obvious your integrity is recognized
among your peers, and that is quite a compliment.
"In the near future 1 hope to add to my type collection as well.
"Sincerely,"
(signed) R.W.
Editor's comment First, thank you for the nice sentiments.
Concerning grading, we have found that interpretations in many instances have
loosened up considerably in recent years. In, say, 1988 or 1989, a coin certified by one
of the leading services was apt to be a winner, although then, as now, there were plenty
of stained, blotchy, and just plain ugly coins in certified holders. However, as you say,
within MS-65 grade, a coin was apt to have fewer marks than today's MS-65 does. When
our buyers look through certifi^ coins to select them for our stock, we have to check
many more now in 1996 than we did in the late 1980s. The situation is particularly acute
among copper coins, for which slabbed coins are "all over the map."
Back to the subject of Franklin halves, even if your name were Rockefeller or
Vanderbilt, I think an MS-64 1949-D Franklin half dollar at 1/IOth the price of an MS-
65 is the way to go. And, there's a little secret: If you were to examine 10 1949-D Franklin
halves certified as MS-65 and 10 certified as MS-64, some of those "bargain" MS-64 coins
would be every bit as nice as some of those marked MS-65.
1 am not aware of anyone who has accorded Franklin half dollars a book-length
treatment, and I am not sure there is enough information around to make such a book
anyway, unless one were to stuff it with price statistics and certified population numbers.
A monograph, yes; a large book, no.
True grading of Franklin half dollars should be largely by the fields of the coin, not
the high part of Ben's head, as even some of the better struck pieces often show marks
on his head that are from the original planchet, not from contact
after the coin was struck. This same comment applies to Liberty
Walking halves.
If 1 were building a set of Uncirculated Franklin half dollars, 1
would consider this aspect of each:
1. The quality of the fields. 1 would select deeply frosty, lustrous
pieces wherever possible.
2. The sharpness of striking. Whether there are Full Bell Lines
[FBL) on the Liberty Bell is a guideline for some, but it is also
important to check the high areas of the obverse. Examine them
closely, and if there is friction, this indiates wear or abrasions after
striking. If there is a pebbly (grainy) or lightly nicked area, but if the
fields are fully frosty, those light nicks are probably from the original
planchet. Of course, this does not make them desirable, but it
indiates that the piece has not been mishandled.
3. 1 would inspect the coin for its overall aesthetic appeal. 1 would
like coins ranging from lightly toned in an evenly blended manner (not stained or
spotted) to brilliant, but in each instance attractive to my eye. An aesthetially appealing
MS-63 coin is far better to own, in my opinion, that an ugly MS-65.
With regard to "grade inflation" and the use of grades such as MS-67, etc, we use
them very sparingly around here. If one of our readers has time, it would be interesting
to check out and report on the published census or population figures issued by the
grading services. Pick, say, a dozen different Mint State coins dated before 1950. Use
two sets of reports: one set from 1990 and the other a current set. Of the dozen coins
you select, jot down how many were listed as MS-65 or better back in 1990, and of those
listed in grades from MS-65 through MS-70, what percent were MS-65 and what percent
were higher.
Then do the same thing for the same coins using current reports. This should quickly
reveal whether there has been "grade inflation."
With regard to grading in general, when we buy coins for our stock, we buy only
coins we like and that we find attractive. This might sound simplistic, but in my opinion,
if you use your innate sense of what is beautiful and what isn't, and pay more attention
to the attractiveness of a coin than to any numerial grade attached to it, you'll have
more fun and acquire nicer coins and for less money. -
Hie Coin Collec:tor ^ June 10, 1996
11
1857 AU-55 . 175
1858 AU-50 . . . 149
18580 AU-50 . ; . 149
1 858S AU-50. Another of the many new purchases in this issue,
and like virtually all of the others, one of a kind in our stock.
Order early (and often, too, if you wish). The 1858S is very
elusive in AU grade or even close to it . 350
1859 Proof-64 (NGC). A splendid gem of exceptional quality.
One of the finest we have seen of this date. Brilliant surfaces
with delicate gold toning around the rims. Probably in the
top 10% of remaining pieces, quality-wise . 2,150
1859 WB-102. Rarity-6-r. Type 11 reverse. Net MS-63,
but actually MS-64 or finer with some surface abrasions,
none serious. Brilliant satin lustre with pale lilac toning
around the borders. From the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . . . 1.650
18590 AU-50 . 175
18590 AU-58 . 375
1860 WB-102. Rarity 5-f. MS-63. Brilliant with frosty
lustre. A beautiful specimen from the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . 1,650
18600 EF40 . 99
1861 WB-101. Rarity-3+. MS63 (NGC). Frosty and lustrous
with golden toning around the obverse border . 895
1861 AU-50 . 165
186 1-0 Confederate States of America-used obverse die (with
aack from bridge of Mi.'S Liberty’s nose to border; this
federal die of the Libert/ Seated design was the identical
die used for the obverse of the rare 1861 C.SA reverse half
dollar; in the present instance the reverse is the regular
federal eagle style, but the obverse break confirms that this
1861-0 was struck v hen the New Orleans Mint was under
the control of the Confederacy). AU-50 . 375
1862 VF-20 . 115
1862-S MS-64 . 2,475
1862-S WB-101. Rarity-5-r. Large S. MS-63. Full brilliant
mint frost Delightful aesthetic appeal. From the James
Bennett Pryor Collection . 2,150
1863 MS-63 (PCGS) . 1,365
1863S EF40 . 85
1864 AU-50 . 295
1864 EF45 . 235
1864-S AU-50. Hard to find, as are most San Francisco Mint
coins of this era in high grade . 250
1865 Proof-64 (NGC). Brilliant and beautiful. A splendid
specimen of this rare issue . 2,150
Choice 1866-S Half Dollar
No Motto Rarity
1866-S WB-101. No Motto. Rarity-7 at this grade level.
MS-63 to 64. Ivory satin lustre with very faint splashes of
golden brown. An aesthetically delightful example of this
rarity. From the James Bennett Pryor Collection. . 8,950
18665 No Motto. EF45. A rarity in any season. From a
beautiful collection just purchased and offered in this
issue . 975
1866 With Motto. AU-50 . 195
18665 With Motto. WB-103. EF40 . 99
1867-S WB-101. Rarity-7. Large S. MS-62. Actually MS-
63, in our opinion, with pale ivory lustre, subdued from a
very light cleaning long. ago. A small scratch on the reverse
from the rim at 8:00 to the eagle's left wing. From the James
Bennett Pryor Collection . 1,950
1868 EF45 . . . 295
1868-S WB-101. Rarity-6. MS-63. BrillianL lustrous sur¬
faces with delicate golden toning. A splendid specimen of
an issue rarely seen at this level . 2,495
18685 VF-30 . 69
1869 WB-101. Rarity-S-)-. MS-63 (NGC). Reflective lustre
with pale silver gray changing to faint lilac and blue along
the periphery. A few very minor surface marks and hair¬
lines are noted, otherwise MS64 or finer. From the James
Bennett Pryor Collection . 1,495
1869 MS51 . 475
1869 MS60. We have bought a little group of these-kept
together for decades-and offer them for, each: . 409
1869 EF40 . no
1869-S WB-101. Rarity-6+. MS-62. Lustrous surfaces.
Light golden toning. Rarely seen in Mint State . 1,650
18695 EF45 . 159
1870 VF-30 . 79
18705 VF-35 . 99
1870<;C VG5. Rare (it goes without saying) . 750
18715 VF-35 . 59
1872 MS60 . 475
18725 EF40 . 190
1873 No Arrows. AU-50 . 275
1873<;C No Arrows. VG5 . 210
Lustrous Gem 1873 Arrows 504
1873 Arrows at date. MS-64 (PCGS). An outstanding gem,
lustrous and brillianL with an aesthetic value associated
with an even higher grade. One of the nicest we have ever
seen. Ideal for a high-grade type set . 3,795
1873 Arrows at date. MS-62. Lilac and gray toning. Sharply
struck with very lustrous surfaces . 1,595
1873 WB-108. Rarity-7. Arrows at date. MS-62 (NGC).
Frosty mint brilliance with pale lilac toning Minor hair¬
lines are noted in the obverse fields, otherwise MS-63 or
finer. From the James Bennett Pryor Collection. A finer
pedigree could not be imagined . 1,595
1873 Arrows at date, AU-50. . . 419
1873-CC Carson City Rarity With Arrows
Choice Mint State
1873-CC Arrows at date. WB-102. Rarity-7-i-. MS-63(NCC)
with claims to MS64. Mottled olive, gold, and steel blue
toning From the James Bennett Pryor Collection. 14,500
1873-CC Arrows at date. G-6 . 119
Splendid 1873-S Half Dollar
1873-S WB-101. Rarity-7-f. Arrows at date. Net MS-63.
Brilliant and frosty with a touch of amber toning on the
reverse. Faint hairlines are visible on the reverse, other¬
wise MS-64 or finer. From the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . 6,995
18735 Arrows at date. F-12 . 119
Gem Proof 1874 504
1874 Arrows. Proof-64 (NGC). A gem specimen with light
golden toning. A scarce date as well as an important “type"
coin . 3,150
1874 Arrows. MS-63 (PCGS). Satiny, brilliant surfaces. A
high-grade example of this popular design . 2,095
1874 Arrows. MS-62 (PCGS). A highly lustrous and very
attractive choice Mint State coin. Brilliant frost at the
centers overlaid with light natural golden toning at the
rims._ . 1,350
1874 Arrows. MS-61 (PCGS). BrillianL sharp, and lustrous.
A bit conservatively graded, in our opinion: this would
easily pass for M862 and mounts a serious challenge to
MS63 . 1,295
1874 Arrows. AU-58 . 495
1874 Arrows VF-30 . 95
1874-CC Arrows, VF-20. Rare! Still another of the dozens and
dozens of Liberty Seated half dollars from the collection
just purchased and listed here for your selection. ... 950
1874- S Arrows. VF-20 . 175
1875- CC WB-102. Rarity-7-r. Small CC. MS-63. Reflec
five satin white surfaces with a blending of rose and lilac.
Faint hairlines are visible in the obverse fields, otherwise
MS64. From the James Bennett Pryor Collection. 1,450
18755 AU-55 . 195
1876 MS-60. BrillianL lustrous . 375
1876GC MS62. A brillianL frosty specimen of this well-
known Carson City half dollar. Ideal for either a specialized
collection or a type seL . 925
1876CC EF40 . 125
18765 EF40 . 79
1877 WB-104. Rarity-7-f. Repunched 7. Typ« 11. Reverse
MS-64 (NGC). Prooflike surfaces. Attractive lilac, gun-
metal-blue, and iridescent toning . 1,295
1877 EF40 . 79
1877-CC MS62. BrillianL Add a Carson City coin to your
collection. A lustrous, frosty beauty . 950
1877-S No Drapery. MS-64 (NGC). Sharply struck, with
lightly toned, lustrous, slightly prooflike surfaces. A splen¬
did specimen for the specialist or type set collector. 1,495
1877-S Drapery. MS-64 (NGC). A sharply struck brilliant
gem. Exceptional quality and eye appeal that will be ideal
in your collection . 1,625
1877-S Drapery. MS-64 (PCGS). With a whisper of delicate
golden toning . 1,625
18775 MS60 . 375
1877-CC VF-35 . 99
1878 EF40 . 119
1879 MS60. The first of a parade of low-mintage dates. All are
one of a kind in our stock . 595
1880 MS63 . 895
1881 EF45 . 375
1882 EF40 . 395
1883 F-15 . 275
1884 WB-102. MS60 . 575
1885 MS62. BrillianL Rare so fine . . . 850
1886 Proof-64 (PCGS). Brilliant surfaces with a hint of
champagne toning. A beautiful specimen of this rare
year . 1,495
1886 VF-35 . 455
1887 VF-30 . 560
1888 MS62. BrillianL lustrous . 695
1899 AU-50 . 450
1890 VF-30 . 325
1891 MS-63. Requiem for the Liberty Seated half dollar. A
brilliant and very frosty specimen. Not at all easy to find in
this high grade . . . 695
Barber Half Dollars
1892 MS-63 (NGC). Conservative; we call it MS64. BrillianL
Highly lustrous and frosty. From the James Bennett Pryor
Collection . 825
1892 AU-55 . 325
1892-0 MS-63 (NGC). Lustrous and beautiful. Very desir¬
able low-mintage issue . 1,350
1 892-0 MS-63. BrillianL The obverse is somewhat prooflike
in the fields. The reverse, if graded separately, would be
even higher. A marvelous specimen of this low-mintage
date . 1,350
1892-0 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty. A very beautiful
specimen of this low-mintage key issue . 995
1892-0 AU-55 . 565
1892-S AU-58 . 795
1892-S AU-50. This issue gives you the opportunity to pick the
dates and mintmarks of Barber half dollars you need, from
a nearly complete collection of late 19th century and early
20th century halves recently purchased. Within a given
date and mintmark, virtually all are one of a kind in our
stock. Please order as early as you can, and it will help if
you have a few alternate choices in mind when you call, fax,
or write. We expect these pieces to sell quickly! . 595
1893 AU-58. Gunmetal blue toning. Sharp strike . 425
1893 AU-55 . 399
1893 AU-55 (PCGS) . 399
18934) AU-50. Attractively toned . 395
1894 MS-64 (NGC). A brilliant and very frosty example fully
equal to what you might expect in an MS65 coin. Really a
gem! . 1,550
1894 EF45 . 265
1894-S MS-63. Prooflike. A splendid coin . 1,650
1894- S VF-30 . 119
1895 MS-64 (NGC). Frosty and lustrous with areas of
medium golden toning . . 1,750
1895 AU-58 . 469
1895 AU-50. Attractively toned in rich shades of gold. 365
1895 VF-20 . 85
18950 VF-20 . 99
1895- S AU-58. Brilliant and lustrous with a whisper of
toning . 425
1895S EF40 . 295
1896 MS^. A beautiful frosty gem. Ideal for a type set or
specialized collection. Quality! From the James Bennett
Pryor Collection . 2,450
18% EF40 . 225
18960 VF-35. Rare issue . 199
1896S AU-58. One of the keys to the series . 895
1896-S VF-25. Elusive in all grades . 235
1897 Proof-64 (PCGS). A gem that is every bit as nice if not
nicer than many Proof65 pieces we have seen, but priced
nearly $1,500 less. This coin offers a lot of value for the
money. We guarantee you'll agree! . 1,695
1897 AU-58 . - . 395
18970 F-15. Hard to find in all grades . 385
18970 F-12 . 350
1897-S VF-35. One of the key issues in the Barber half dollar
series. Another of our new purchases-as are the vast
majority of other half dollars listed in this issue . 525
Gem Proof 1898 Half Dollar
1898 Proof-65 (PCGS). A splendid gem with golden toning
on much of the surface. Virtually pristine, as if taken
carefully from an original set stored for a long time. Quality
such as this is becoming increasingly elusive in today’s
market . 3,095
1898 MS62. BrillianL frosty, and lustrous. An outstanding
coin . 595
1898 AU-55 . 369
1898 AU-50 . 349
18960 AU-50 . 575
1896S EF45 . 275
1899 AU-58 . _...419
18990 EF45 . 285
Examining and counting $iOO biiis— What fun! Examining and counting sheets of
$KX) biiis and other currency (we see bundies of sheets of $5 indian Siiver
Certificates in the foreground] at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, drea i903.
(Underwood at Underwood photc^aph; Bowers and Merena archives)
1899- S AU-58 . -....525
1899S EF45 . 240
1900 M663. BrillianL Lustrous and frosty. From the James
Bennett Pryor Collection . 795
1900 AU-55 . 369
1900 VF-35 . - . 95
19000 EF40 . 275
1900- S EF45 . 250
1901 MS-64. Brilliant and lustrous with delicate toning
around the border. An exceptional specimen of the first
Barber half dollar of the 20th century . 1,350
1901 MS60 . 475
1901 AU-50 . 349
1901 EF45 . . . 175
19010 EF45 . 350
1901- S VF-30. Rare . 295
1902 AU-58 . - . 419
1902 AU-50 . 325
19020 AU-50 . 375
1902- S AU-55. Light peripheral toning . 469
1902- S EF45 . 245
1903 EF40 . . 175
19030 EF40 . 195
1903- S AU-55 . 465
1906S F-15 . - . 49
1904 AU-55 . 365
1904 AU-50 . 349
19040 AU-55 . 650
19040 Cleaned. AU-50. Satisfaction guaranteed. We’ve priced
it low at just . 350
190+S F-12 . 140
1905 AU-55. Scarce . 389
19050 EF40. Scarce date . 275
1905- S AU-58 . 460
1905S EF40 . 215
1906 AU-50 . 340
1906D AU-58. First year of the Denver MinL . 419
1906D EF45 _ _ 175
19060 EF45 . 199
1906- S EF40 . 199
1907 Proof-61 (PCGS). BrillianL . . 550
1907 MS62 (PCGS). BrillianL . 635
1907 AU-58 . 419
1907 EF45 . . . 145
1907- D AU-55 (ANACS) . 339
1907-D EF45 . . 185
1907-D EF40 . 140
19070 AU-55 . 399
1907-S AU-50 . 595
1908 MS60 . 450
1906D AU-50. Pleasing for the grade. Struck in the third year
of Denver Mint operations _ 325
19080 EF40 _ 165
1906S AU-55 . 425
1909 AU-58.. . 419
1909 AU-55. .
1909 AU-50 . . .
. . . 375
. . . . 350
19090 VF-30 . . .
_ _ ...no
19095 AU-50 . . .
. 365
19105 AU-55 . . .
. . 395
1911 AU-58 . 365
1911 AU-55 . . . 335
191 1-D AU-50 _ 275
1911- S VF-35 . . 99
1912 MS62 (NGC) . 575
1912 AU-50 . 325
1912- D MS-64 (NGC). BrillianL A splendid specimen. 1,395
1912-D AU-55. Light golden peripheral toning. _ _ .350
1912-D AU-50 . . 325
1912-S AU-55 . 395
1912- S EF40 _ 175
1913 MS60. Light lilac toning. Rarity wise the 1913 is near
the top of the series. Very hard to find in this grade.995
1916D AU-55 . 325
1913- S AU-58 . . 495
1916S EF40 . 195
1914 AU-55. Brilliant and with most original lustre. A rarity
at this level. Lowest mintage of all Barber half dollars. New
purchase just added to our stock! . . 750
1914- S AU-50 . 375
1915 AU-58. Very elusive date _ 895
1915 EF40 (ANACS). Light silver surfaces. A beauty! One of
the rarest issues in the series. Seldom available in EF
grades; the usual alternatives seem to be well-worn or
Proof! . 475
1915 VF-30. Low mintage date _ _ 245
1915- D AU-55 _ 375
19155 AU-58 . 419
1915- S AU-55. Light golden toning over very frosty sur¬
faces . . . 325
19155 EF45 . 185
Liberty Vblking Half Dollars
1916 EF45. First year of issue . 175
1916D MS60 . 275
1916D EF45. Mintmark on obverse . 159
1916- S MS-63 (PCGS). Obverse mintmark. BrillianL lus¬
trous, beautiful, and in this degree of beauty, rare. 1,935
1916-S MS-62. A brilliant and lustrous coin that we were
tempted to call MS63. A very attractive specimen that will
look great in your collection. We guarantee iU One of the
many new Liberty Walking half dollar purchases listed in
This & That
JOHN ). FORD, JR. recently sent an article from the /JepuMc published down
his way in Arizona. Donald Kaul had this to say in part: "A current survey of 1,000
computer users by a computer magazine states that 41% of the respondents find
computer manuals 'so confusing, they may as well be written in a foreign language.'
And 31% of the people say they spend more time trying to figure out how to
use their computer than using it.... The New York Times recently printed an
excerpt from the Jackie Mason's one-man Broadway show. Love Thy Neighbor.
'Imagine,' he said, 'if everybody had a computer for $9,000 and you were stuck
by a table every time you had to learn anything or read anything...and all of a
sudden somebody invented a whole new thing — a newspaper! You know what
would happen? Everybody would say, 'What an invention! A newspaper! For half
a dollar you got the same thing! Not only that, you can take it wherever you want
to go!"'
,3f 4/ .>•
HELEN KELLER SAID IT: "Many persons have a wrong idea of what
constitutes happiness. It isn't attained through self-gratification but through
fidelity to a worthy purpose. Happiness should be a means of accomplishment,
like health, not an end in itself." (Sent by reader Robert Christie]
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THANKS TO ALL who have sent in nice comments about our January
catalogue of the James Bennett Pryor Collection. Seems that the catalogues are
becoming collectors' items in their own right.
12
The Coin Collector ^ June 10, 1996
NOW, IF HE WILL ONLY
BECOME A COIN COLLECTORI
Spring^rd Middle School seventh-grader Kush Patel prepares to spell a word
during last night's 'Times Herald' Spelling Bee at Norriftown Area High School.
Patel, last year's second-place winner, won the contest by spelling the word
'numlsmadk.' Seated to his right Is last year's champion, Vincenzo SIdod of
WIssahIckon Middle School
This photograph appeared in the March 30, 1996 issue of The Times Herald,
Montgomery Gjunty, Pennsyivania, and was sent to us by Richard DeMott.
Excerpts from the newspaper articie appear beiow.
Spelling Bee Champion Crowned
by Kelly Dodson
Times Herald Staff
N-U-M-I-S-M-A-T-I-S-T.
That was the winning word speiled by Kush Patel, a seventh-grader at Spring-Ford
Middie School, in the 48th annual Times HeraldSpeWing Bee at Norristown Area High
School last night.
Wondering its definition? Not an everyday word?
According to Webster's, a numismatist is a specialist in the study of coins, or a
coin collector.
Patel, 12, took the championship after spelling numismatist and "peristyle," which
is a courtyard surrounding a building or an open space. Karen Benelli, an eighth-
grader at Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, misspelled peristyle in the 15th round of the
competition, leaving it to Patel to correctly spell her word and the additional word,
numismatist.
Patel was one of 42 students in the annual competition. He will now advance to
the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C in May. He also won $100 cash. The
Times Herald Cup, Virgin Sound and Vision Inc. software libraries, and Merriam
Webster's Third New International dictionary.
this issue-from a fantastic collection we recently purchased
intact _ _ _ 1,095
1917 NS-65 (NGC). Lustrous with light golden peripheral
toning _ _ _ 1,095
1917 AU-55 . 75
1917-D Nintmark on obverse. MS'64. Brilliant lustrous
surfaces. An outstanding specimen of an issue which is
quite elusive at this grade level . 2,150
1917-D Nintmark on obverse. NS-64 (NGC). Lustrous
surfaces with light golden toning. Some flatness on the
higher obverse areas as normal for this variety . 2,150
1917-D Nintmark on obverse. NS-64 (PCGS). Delicate
golden toning over deeply frosty, lustrous surfaces. A far
above average strike. The connoisseur will enjoy owning
this! . . . 2,150
1917-D Nintmark on obverse. EMO . . 145
1917-D Nintmark on reverse. NS-62 (ANACS). Brilliant
with a whisper of golden toning . . 1,325
1917-D Nintmark on reverse. NS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant A
splendid specimen of this scarce early issue . 1,325
1917-D Nintmark on reverse. VF-30 _ 89
19 17-S Nintmark on obverse. AU-50 (ANACS). Tradition¬
ally one of the scarcest issues among Liberty Walking half
dollars. Elusive in all grades, especially so at higher
levels . 1,195
1917-S Nintmark on obverse. AU-SO (NGC). A pleasing
specimen of this scarce type. A key to the series... 1,195
Gorgeous 1917-S Half Dollar
Nintmark on Reverse
1917-S Nintmark on reverse. NS-64 (PCGS). A gorgeous,
lustrous, brilliant gem! Quality! . 3,175
1917-S Nintmark on reverse. AU-58 . 195
1918 AU-50 . 259
A Fine Collection
Is Your Best Investment
1918-D NS-63 (NGC). Brilliant and frosty. A nice specimen
that will please the advanced buyer . 1,950
1918-D EF40 . 165
1918-D VF-35 . 95
Gem 1918-SHalfDoUar
Brilliant and Lustrous
1918- S NS-64 (PCGS). A brillianL lustrous gem. Some
lightness of strike on the higher areas as always. Very
pleasing overall. A find for the specialist . 5,250
1918S AU-55 . 175
1919 EF40 . . . 399
1919- D VF-30 . 195
1919- S EF45 (ANACS), Some original mint lustre remains in
protected areas. One of the key issues in the series. 895
1920 AU-50 . 95
1920- D AU-58 . 725
Lustrous 1920-S Half Dollar
1920-S NS-63 (PCGS). Very lustrous and frosty with attrac¬
tive light toning Quite hard to find this nice! _ 2,525
1920S EF45 . . . -.235
Sharp Mint State 1921 Rarity
1921 NS-62. Brilliant with a whisper of toning Exception¬
ally well struck. Important as being far and away the rarest
Philadelphia Nintcoin in the series. A very “special” half
dollar . 3,450
Brilliant Mint State 1921 504
1921 NS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous with light
golden toning. A beautiful specimen of this classic rarity,
the lowest-mintage issue among Liberty Walking half
dollars . 3,450
1921 AU-50 (PCGS). Light gold toning over lots of lustre. 1695
1921 EF-40. Hard to find in all grades . 1,595
Elusive 1921-S Half Dollar
1921-S EF-40 (PCGS). Some lustre is still seen. Elusive
issue in any and all grades: rarest of the three varieties
of this year, although it does not have the lowest
mintage. . . . . - _ _ 4,650
1921-S VF-20._ . . . 575
1923S AU-50. _ _ 550
1927-S EF45 _ _ 125
1926S EF45 . - . . 150
1926S VF-30 _ 39
Remarkable 1929-D Gem 504
1929-D NS-65 (NGC). Brilliant frosty, and sharply struck.
You will have to search for a long time to find the equal of
this remarkable gem! . 2,325
1929-D NS-64 (PCGS). Very elusive at this grade level.
Lustrous and a far above average strike. A splendid
gem! . . . 1,495
1929-D AU-50 . 165
1929-D EF45 . 95
Sharply Struck Gem 1929-S
Remarkable Quality!
1929-S NS-65 (PCGS). Sharply struck, brilliant, lustrous,
and in this quality very rare. This coin has it all! One of the
finest in existence. First order gets it for only . 2,795
Lustrous Gem 1929-S 504
1929-S NS-65 (NGC). A brillianL lustrous gem specimen
of this issue. Some lightness of strike on the higher
points . 2,795
19295 AU-58 . 195
19296 AU-55 . 185
19296 AU-50 . 169
Rare Gem 1933-S 504
1933- S NS-65 (PCGS). A brillianL sharp, frosty gem. From
an aesthetic viewpoint this is one of the finest 19336 half
dollars in existence . 3,595
19336 EF45 . 69
1934 HS65. BrillianL . 375
1934 MS64. BrillianL . 119
1934 HS63. BrillianL . 93
1934 AU-55. BrillianL . 35
1934- DNS65. Brilliant . 950
1934-D NS64. BrillianL Not easy to find in this grade. 475
1934-DNS63. BrillianL . 250
1934-D AU-58. BrillianL . 79
1934-D AU-55 . 69
Splendid 1934-S 504
1934-S NS-65 (NGC). Splendid lustrous gem . 2,950
Gem 1934-S 504
1934- S NS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant high-quality gem. Look
elsewhere (except in a Bowers and Nerena catalogue!) and
you’ll find these rarely offered! . 2,950
19346 NS63. A lustrous, attractively toned specimen of this
scarce branch mint issue . 725
19346 AU-58. BrillianL . 109
19346 AU-50 . 89
1935 NS65. BrillianL . 310
1935 HS64. BrillianL . 89
1935 NS63. BrillianL . 67
1935 AU-58 . 35
1935- D NS-65. BrillianL . 1650
1935-DNS64. BrillianL . 345
1935-D NS63. BrillianL . 265
1935-D AU-58 . 79
1935- S NS-65. BrillianL _ 2,195
19356 NS64. BrillianL . 775
19356 NS63. BrillianL . 385
1936 NS65 . 159
1936 NS64 (ANACS). BrillianL . 69
1936 NS60. BrillianL . 42
1936 AU-55. BrillianL _ 28
1936 EF40. _ _ 7
1936- D NS64. BrillianL _ 145
1935D N563. BrillianL. . 115
1935D NS60. BrillianL . 79
1935D AU-55. BrillianL . 59
19366 NS65 BrillianL . 525
19366 NS64. BrillianL . 275
19366 NS63. BrillianL . . 195
19366 AU-55 _ 65
1937 Proof64. Brilliant gem. Fairly scarce at this grade
level . 735
1937 Proof-64 (NGC). BrillianL beautiful and in the context
of modem Proofs, rare . 735
1937 NS65 BrillianL . 229
1937 NS64 BrillianL . 75
1937 AU-50 . 24
1937- DNS65. BrillianL . 495
1937-DNS64. BrillianL . 245
1937-D HS63. BrillianL . . . 209
1937-D NS62 (PCGS). BrillianL . . 189
19376 NS65. BrillianL . 475
19376 NS63. BrillianL . 185
1938 Proof65 (NGC). BrillianL . 625
1938 Proof63. BrillianL . 545
1938 MS65 . 310
1938 MS64. BrillianL . 145
1938-D NS-jSS. BrillianL A lustrous gem. Ever popular due
to its enticingly low mintage . . . 1,035
1938-D MS64. A brilliant, splendid specimen of this highly
prized date . 645
1938-D MS63. BrillianL . 519
1938-D AU-55 . 295
1938-D AU-50 . 275
1938- D EF40 . 129
1939 Proof64 (NGC). BrillianL . 550
1939 MS65 BrillianL . 165
1939 MS64. BrillianL _ 69
1939 AU-58 . 33
1939 AU60 . 23
1939- D AU-50 . 25
19396 MS63. BrillianL . 129
1940 Proof-65 (NGC) . 535
1940 Proof-65 (PCGS). BrillianL . .....535
1940 Proof-64. BrillianL . 425
1940 MS65. BrillianL . 129
1940 MS64. BrillianL . 62
1940 MS60. BrillianL _ _ 32
19406 MS65. BrillianL _ 399
19406 MS64. BrillianL . . . 79
1941 Proof-64. BrillianL . . 395
1941 MS65. BrillianL . 115
1941 MS64. BrillianL . 55
1941 MS63. BrillianL . . ^ . 39
194 1-D MS65. BrillianL . . . 125
194 1-D MS63. BrillianL . 52
1941-D AU-58 _ 25
1941-S NS-65. BrillianL . 1,250
19416 MS64. BrillianL . 209
19416 MS63. BrillianL . 109
19416 MS60. BrillianL . 79
19416 AU-50. BrillianL . 28
1942 Proof65 (PCGS). BrillianL _ 475
1942 MS65. BrillianL . . 110
1942 MS64. BrillianL . 49
1942 MS63. BrillianL _ 39
1942 AU-58 _ 16
1942 AU-55 . 14
1942 AU-50 . 11
1942-D MS65. BrillianL. _ _ 185
1942-D MS64. BrillianL . . 99
1942-D MS63. BrillianL . 67
1942- D AU-50 . 19
19426 MS65. BrillianL . 495
19426 MS64. BrillianL . 85
19426 MS63 BrillianL . 39
1943 MS65. BrillianL . 110
1943 MS64. BrillianL . 49
1943 MS63. BrillianL . 39
1943 MS61 (PCGS). BrillianL . 29
1943 AU-58 . 16
1943 AU-50 . 11
1943- D MS65. BrillianL . 160
1943-D MS64. BrillianL . 95
1943-D MS63. BrillianL . 72
1943-D MS62. BrillianL . 59
1943-D MS60. BrillianL . 52
1943- D AU-50 . 22
19436 MS65. BrillianL . 425
19436 MS64. BrillianL . 79
19436 MS63. BrillianL . 52
1944 MS65. BrillianL . 119
1944 MS64. BrillianL . 52
1944 MS63. BrillianL . 42
1944- D MS65. BrillianL . 115
1944- D MS64. BrillianL . 65
19446 MS65. BrillianL . 550
19446 MS64. BrillianL . 75
1945 MS65. Faint gold toning over satin surfaces . 110
1945 MS64. BrillianL . 49
1945 MS63. BrillianL . 39
1945 MS62 (PCGS). BrillianL . 32
1945- D MS65. BrillianL . 115
1945- D MS64. BrillianL _ 52
19456 MS63. BrillianL . 45
19456 MS65. BrillianL . 139
19456 MS64. BrillianL . 49
19456 MS63. BrillianL . 39
1946 MS65. BrillianL . 147
1946 MS65 (ANACS). BrillianL . 147
1946 MS64, BrillianL . . 49
1946 MS63. BrillianL . . 39
1946 MS62 (PCGS). BrillianL . . 37
1946 AU-50 . 14
1945D MS65. BrillianL . 115
1946- D HS-63. BrillianL Roll of 20 pieces for . 795
1946- DMS63. BrillianL . 42
1945D MS62. BrillianL . 40
19466 MS65. BrillianL . 119
19466 MS64. BrillianL _ 52
19466 MS63. BrillianL _ _ 45
1947 MS65. BrillianL _ 165
1947 MS64. BrillianL . 49
1947- D MS65. BrillianL . 115
1947-D MS64. BrillianL . 52
1947-D MS63. BrillianL . 45
LIBERTY WALKING
HALF DOLLARS
In this “grid” section we offer coins certified by PCGS and
NGC in grades of MS63, MS64, and MS65 (other grades and
coins are listed earlier, separately). These are high-quality
coins, hand-selected by Dave Bowers, Mark BorckardL and
Ray Merena to be of Premium Quality, and are brilliant or with
attractive, lighL natural toning. Smart collectors everywhere-
and dealers buying for their clients-make Bowers and Merena
their headquarters for Liberty Walking halves. Let us help
YOU with YOUR collection. Now is the time to start or add to
your collection of this, one of the most beautiful of all
American coin designs.
variety
MS43
MS«4
MS-65
1934
119
375
1934-D
250
475
950
1934-S
725
2950
1935
67
310
1935-D
1250
1935-S
775
2195
1936D
115
389
1936-S
195
275
525
1937
75
229
1937-D
495
1937-S
265
475
1938
145
310
19384)
519
645
1035
1939
55
69
165
1939-S
159
1940
62
129
1940-S
79
399
1941
39
55
1941-D
52
1941-S
109
209
1250
1942
39
49
110
1942-D
67
99
185
1942-S
55
85
495
1943
39
49
110
1943-D
72
160
1943-S
52
79
425
1944
42
52
1944-D
49
1944-S
75
550
1945
39
49
110
1945-D
45
52
115
1945-S
39
49
1946
39
49
19464)
49
115
1946-S
52
1947
42
1947-D
45
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Franklin Half Dollars
1948-D MS^3. Brilliant . 19
1948- D MS«3 (PCI). Brilliant _ 19
1949 MS^ (NGC). Light golden toning . 55
1949- D MS^ (PCGS). Light golden toning . 75
1949^ MS«5 (PCGS). Brilliant . 135
1950 MS«4. Brilliant . 49
1950- D MS54 (PCI). Brilliant . 49
1950- D MS63. Brilliant _ 29
1951 MS53 (PCI). Brilliant . . . . 19
1951 Proof-65 (PCGS). Light golden toning around the
rims . - . 265
1951- D MS64. Brilliant . - . . . 70
195 1-D MS64 (PCGS). Ught golden toning . 70
195 1-S MS65 (NGC). Brilliant _ 65
195 1-S MS64. Brilliant, . 39
1951-S MS-64 (PCI). Brilliant . 39
1951- S MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . . 32
1952 MS64. Brilliant . 42
1952 MS^ (ANACS). Brilliant _ 42
1952 MS64 (PCGS). Pale golden toning . 42
1952- D MS^ (PCGS). Pale golden toning . 32
1953 Proot65. Brilliant . 85
1953 MS65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 135
1953 MS64 (NGC). Golden and gray toning . 49
1953 M964 (PCGS). Brilliant . . 49
1953 MS63. Brilliant . 29
1953 MS-63 (PCI). Brilliant . 29
1953- D MS62 (ANACS). Brilliant . 13
1953- S MS^. Brilliant . 29
195SS MS44 (ANACS). Brilliant . 29
1954 Proof-65. Brilliant . 59
1954 Proof63. Brilliant . 45
1954 MS66 (NGC). Brilliant . 450
1954 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 28
1954 MS63. Brilliant . . 16
1954- D MS65. Brilliant . 135
1954-D MS65 (NGC). Brilliant Add one to your collection
for . . . 135
1954-D MS64. BriUiant . 29
1954-D MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant . . 29
1954-D MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 29
19546 MS66 (NGC). Brilliant . 265
19546 MS65. Brilliant . 45
19546 MS65 (NGC). Brilliant _ 45
19546 MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant _ 24
19546 MS64 (PCGS). Light golden. . . 24
19546 MS63 (PCI). Brilliant . , . 16
1955 MS64. Brilliant . 24
1955 MS64 (ANACS). Light lilac toning . 24
1957 MS63 (ANACS) _ _ 12
1957-D MS64 (ANACS) . . 19
1957-D MS64 (NGC). Brilliant . 19
1958 MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant . 19
1959 MS65. Brilliant . 110
1959 MS64 (NGC). BriUiant _ 22
1959 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 22
1959 MS63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 12
1959-D MS65. Brilliant Brilliant . . 115
1959- D MS64. Brilliant . . 26
1960 Proof65 (NGC). Brilliant _ 19
1%0 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 16
1960 MS63. Brilliant . 9
1960- D MS63 Brilliant . 15
1960- D MS62 (PCI) . 12
1961 Proof65 (NGC). Brilliant. . 19
1961 Proof64. BriUiant _ _ 12
1961 MS65. BriUiant . 195
1961 MS65 (NGC). BriUiant . . 195
1961 MS64 (PCGS). BriUiant . 25
1961- D MS64 (Hallmark). Brilliant . 25
1961-D MS64 (PCGS). BriUiant _ 25
1961- D MS63. BriUiant . 9
1962 Proof65 (PCGS). BriUiant . 19
1962 MS64. BriUiant . 24
1962 MS63. BriUiant . 9
1962- D MS64 (Hallmark). Brilliant _ 32
1962-D MS64 (PCGS). BriUiant . 32
1962-D MS63. BriUiant . 9
1963 Proof-66. BriUiant . 19
1963 Proof65. BriUiant . 14
1963 Proof65 (NGC). BriUiant . 14
1963 Proof-65 (PCGS) . 14
1963 Proof63. Brilliant . 14
1963 MS65. Brilliant . 84
1963 MS65 (NGC). BriUiant . 84
1963 MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 20
1963 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 20
1963 MS-63. BriUiant . 9
Draped Bust Dollars
Small Eagle Reverse
1797 Bowers-Borclardt-72. 9x7 Stan. Small Letten. VG-
10. (PCGS). Attractive light toning Scarce year . 2,095
Attractive 1797 Dollar
1797 BB-73. 9x7 Stan. Large Letten. EF-40. A very nice
specimen of this scarce and popular date . 3,650
1798 BB-108. 10 Arrows. Heraldic Eagle. EF40. Light gray
surfaces. A pleasing specimen of this issue . 995
1800 BB-193. EF-45 (PCGS). A pleasing specimen of this
early issue . . . 1,595
Liberty Seated Dollars
1840 EF45 (PCGS). First year of issue. One of our many new
silver dollar purchases. Harder to find than convention
wisdom suggests; at least pieces in EF or finer grade seem
to be rare when we search for them . 575
1841 AU-53 (PCGS). Not easy to find in this grade . 625
1843 AU-55 (PCGS) . 695
1844 AU-53 (PCGS). Only issue with “quad stripes” in
obverse shield. Rare date. Just purchased . 1,350
1845 VF-35. Scarce date. Just purchased . 475
Gem 1846 Silver Dollar
1846 MS-64 (PCGS). BriUiant and lustrous with light golden
toning around the border. Although the 1846 is readily
available in lower grades, in gem preservation it is a major
rarity . . . . 10,950
Mint State 1848 Rarity
1848 NS-62 (PCGS). Light golden toning over brilliant
surfaces. An especially nice example. Often a span of years
wiU elapse between our offerings of an 1848 of this
remarkable quality . 5,650
Very Rare 1854 Dollar
1854 AU-55 (PCGS). Attractive and lightly toned. Very
sharply struck. An incredibly difficult Liberty Seated doUar
to acquire at this grade level . . ;. _ 5395
Marvelous Gem Proof 1856 $1
1856 Pn)of-65 (PCGS). A superb gem specimen, one of the
very finest in existence of this two-way rarity. First as a
date the 1856 is one of the most elusive in the entire
Liberty Seated series. Nearly aU business strikes were
melted or exported. Even an AU would be a major rarity,
and a Mint State coin would be a landmark. Proofs were
struck in limited numbers for collectors-just a few dozen
coins in all. Of these, the present specimen is one of the
very finest to survive. The surfaces are toned a light golden
hue over deep mirror background. The strike is needle
sharp. If you offered to pay twice our price, we doubt if you
could find this coin’s equal. A gem that will grace the finest
cabinet of silver dollars. Just purchased! . 29,875
Classic 1858 Proof Rarity
1858 Proof-63 (PCGS). Attractive light toning An ideal
combination of high technical grade, high rarity, and
excellent aesthetic appeal-all you could desire in a classic
1858 dollar. The 1858 stands alone as the single Philadel¬
phia Mint Liberty Seated dollar struck only in Proof finish;
no examples were ever made for circulation . 9,950
1859 Proof-55 (PCGS). Mostly brilliant silver surfaces with
attractive light toning. Very sharp . 1,195
MS-63 1859 Dollar
1859 MS-63 (PCGS). Very lustrous and brilliant In true Mint
State condition, this is one of the rarest dates of the entire
Liberty Seated series and is very much underrated.4,950
Rare 1861 Proof Dollar
1861 Proof-63 (NGC). A superb coin, brilliant with attractive
light iridescent toning. From an aesthetic viewpoint this is
nicer than some you will see at the Proof-64 or ever Proof-
65 level-as you will notice when you open your package
from us. Highly important as a rare datein addition to its
quality . 3,975
Gem 1862 Dollar
1862 MS-64 (PCGS). A gem specimen from an early state of
the dies with finishing striae still visible. Sharply struck
This & That
WHY WE LIKE IT; We picked Wolfeboro, NH as a special place to live and work,
a jumping-off spot for our worldwide activities. Recently we took note of this
commentary in Water Ski Magazine:"Ta\k about waterfront living. New Hampshire's
Lakes Region encompasses 42 engaging towns and cities, all bordering a
crystalline... body of water.... Leading the pack in size and popularity is Lake
Winnipesaukee, which also happens to be the largest lake in New Hampshire and
the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. located entirely within one state. This glacier-
formed body of water is more than nine miles wide and 21 miles long, and is
surrounded by three majestic mountain ranges. Lake Winnipesaukee has 182 miles
of wooded shores — that's 71.8 square miles of lucid water dotted with hundreds of
islands harboring placid coves. Location: 100 miles north of Boston, midway
between New Hampshire's coastline and the White Mountains. Population: 40,000,
increasing to approximately 200,000 during the summer...."
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A RARITY: J.L. writes: "Your publications seem to be a public bulletin board
for interesting numismatic tidbits, so 1 will contribute one. In early May an episode
of The Simpsons on the Fox TV Network showed a cigar box filled to the brim with
'1918 Liberty Head silver dollars.' Quite rare, I say, as none were made."
4s 4' 4;
COMPARISON: "I am busy as a mouse in labor." Catherine the Great, Empress
of Russia, in a letter dated june 22, 1775 (quoted by Swann Galleries)
4 .jt
RAYMERENA is on his way to the annual conference of the International
Association of Professional Numismatists, held this year in Berlin. He'll be
representing our own company and also the Professional Numismatists Guild (of
which he is president for the current term). He hopes to bring a few photos back
_ with him, and if they turn out we'll print them in a future issue.
Sheets of $5 notes, freshly printed, were arranged loosely on open wooden racks
at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, 1903. This allowed the Ink time to dry
before the notes were bundled and shipped.
and lieautiful. Some iridescent toning around tJie rims.
Exceedingly rare in Mint State, far eclipsing a Proof in tliis
regard . - . 14,500
Gem Proof 1863 Rarity
1863 PTOof-64 (NGC). Ligtit champagne and blue toning
over deep mirror surfaces. One of the finest we’ve ever
offered of this highly prized date. The 1863 is a rarity in any
and all grades. Another of the many new purchases listed
in this issue . 6,350
Splendid Mint State 1863 $1
1863 MS-63 (NGC). Satiny lustre on obverse and reverse.
Sharply struck and very well detailed. A magnificent
specimen of a Liberty Seated silver dollar year that is
very rare in Mint State, and even more elusive at the
high level here presented. A find for the connoisseur
and specialist . 6,650
1865 AU-53. A highly prized rarity in this grade (and just
about any other grade, too). Nearly all high grade pieces on
the market are Proofs; AU and Mint State business strikes
are rarities . . . 1,450
Gem Mint State 1867 $1
1867 MS-64 (NGC). Mint State and rare as such; far rarer
than a Proof. First three date numerals repunched, the 1
is repunched twice. A prize for the Liberty Seated special¬
ist . 10,500
Splendid 1867 Rarity
1867 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant with satiny, somewhat proof¬
like, surfaces. A splendid specimen of an issue which is
seldom seen at this business strike level. Another outstand¬
ing coin for the Liberty Seated connoisseur . 4,950
Choice Proof 1871 $1
1871 Proof-63. A beautiful brilliant coin with light attractive
toning. You’ll like this one! . 2,850
1871 AU-50 . 575
1871 EF45 . 475
1881-CC MS^. Brilliant _ 239
1881-CC MS63 Deep mirror prooflike. Brilliant _ 249
1881-CC MS63. Brilliant . . 205
1881-CC MS63. Peripheral toning mostly on obverse in light
rainbow colors . . . 205
1881-CC VAM-2. MS63 (ANACS). Brilliant with a hint of
golden toning _ 205
1881-S MS66 Prooflike. Brilliant _ _ 325
1881-S MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant _ 295
1881-S MS65. Brilliant _ 135
1881-S MS64, F*rooflike. Brilliant _ 65
1881-S MS64. Brilliant _ 49
1881-S MS-63. Brilliant One of the most popular coins in the
Morgan dollar set We recently bought a really nice group
of these. Buy one for only _ 34
1881- S MS-62. Brilliant . . 26
1882 MS65. Brilliant _ 475
1882- CCMS65 _ _ 269
1882-CC MS64. Brilliant . . 100
18826;C MS63. Brilliant . 77
1882-0 MS65. Brilliant Not easy to find at this level.. 875
1882-0 MS64 Prooflike. Brilliant _ 135
1882-0 MS64. Brilliant _ 59
1882-0/S MS-63 (PCGS). Popular, scarce, and quite curious
“overmintraark” issue. Brilliant . 1,250
1882-S MS65. Brilliant . . 130
1882-SMS64 Brilliant _ 52
1882-S MS63. Brilliant _ 34
1883 MS65. Brilliant . 140
1883 MS64 Prooflike . 115
1883 MS64, PL (PCGS). BriUiant _ 115
1883CC MS65. Brilliant _ _ _ 215
1883CC MS64 Prooflike _ _ 105
18836C MS64. Brilliant . 92
18836IC MS64 (NGC). Light golden peripheral toning . 92
Morgan Dollars
1878 8 Tailfeathers. MS64. Brilliant . . 189
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. MS64 (NGC). Bril¬
liant . 325
1878 7 Tailfeathers. MS65. Brilliant . 935
1878 7 Tailfeathers. MS64. Brilliant . . 119
1878 7 Tailfeathers. MS64 (PCI). Brilliant . 119
187&CC MS65. Brilliant . 995
18786;C MS64 (Hallmark). Brilliant . 189
1878CC MS64 (NGC). Attractive light golden toning. 189
18786:C MS63.(ANACS). Brilliant . . . 105
1878CC MS63 (NGC). Light golden peripheral toning 105
187&CC MS62. Brilliant . 90
18786;C MS62 (PCGS) . 90
187S-S MS65 . - . 260
1879 MS64. Brilliant . 99
18794) MS63 . 169
18796 MS67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 995
18795 MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 285
18796 MS65 Prooflike. Brilliant . . 145
18796 MS65 . 133
18796 MS64. Brilliant . 49
18796 MS62. Brilliant . 27
1880 MS63. Brilliant . 38
1880CC Reverse of 1878. 80/79. MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant
sharp and frosty. Whenever we see a sharply struck gem
such as this, we buy it' SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: . 615
1880CC Reverse of 1878. 8/7. MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant 559
188(K:C VAM6. Rarity4. 8/Low 7. Small CC. MS65
(PCGS) . 615
1880CC MS65. Always in demand . . . 615
188(W:C MS64. Brilliant . 259
1880CC MS63. Brilliant . 189
188aCC MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant . . 175
18804:C MS61 (PCGS). Brilliant . 170
1880-0 MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. An outstanding
specimen of this scarce (at this grade level) issue. .. 1,675
18834:C MS63. Brilliant . . 68
18830 MS65. Brilliant _ 133
18830 MS64. Brilliant _ 49
18830 MS63. Brilliant . . 34
1884 MS65. Brilliant _ 235
18840C MS65 . 210
18840C MS64 . . . 91
18840C MS63. Brilliant . . . 68
18840 MS65. Brilliant . . 135
18840 MS64 Deep mirror prooflike. Brilliant . - . 115
18840 MS63. Brilliant We’ll send you a really nice one from
a group we recently bought Each: . 33
18840 MS62. Brilliant . . 24
Rare 1884-S Dollar
1884- S MS-61 (NGC). Lustrous light silver-gray surfaces.
Sharp strike. One of the key dates in the series at this
level . . 4,895
18846 AU-58 . 895
1885 MS65. Brilliant . 133
18850C MS65. A frosty gem! . 475
1885CC MS64 _ 255
1885- CC MS63, Deep mirror prooflike. Brilliant . 275
18850CMS63 . 239
1885CC VAM-3. MS63 (ANACS). Brilliant . 239
1885CC MS62 . 235
18850 MS65 . 135
18850 MS64, Prooflike. Brilliant . 59
18850 MS64. Brilliant _ 49
18850 MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant . 49
18850 MS63, Prooflike. Brilliant . 45
18850 MS63, PL (PCGS). Brilliant . . . . . 45
18850 MS63. Brilliant . 33
18850 MS63 (PCI). Brilliant _ 33
18850 MS62. Brilliant . 24
18856 MS64. Brilliant . 399
18856 MS63. Brilliant _ 175
18856 MS63 (PCI). Brilliant _ 175
18856 MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant _ 126
18860 MS63. Brilliant . 345
18860 MS62 (NGC). Brilliant . 105
18866 MS66. Brilliant . 285
18866 MS66 (PCGS) . 285
18866 MS65, Prooflike. Brilliant . 149
18806 MS65. Brilliant . . 135
18866 MS65 (ANACS). Brilliant . . 135
18806 MS64. Brilliant . 49
18866 MS63. Brilliant . 34
18866 MS62. Brilliant . . 26
1881 MS65. Brilliant . 850
1881 MS64. Brilliant . 85
1881-CC MS65. Brilliant . 409
1881-CC MS65 (PCGS). Light yellow peripheral toning on
Gem Proof 1886 Dollar
1886 Proof-64 (PCGS). A splendid brilliant gem. Very rare
in gem preservation. A find for only . 2,495
1886 MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 345
1886 MS65. Brilliant . 135
1886 MS64.._ _ _ 49
1886 MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant _ _ 49
1886 MS64 (PCGS). Attractive pale golden toning _ 49
1886 MS63. Brilliant _ 33
1886 MS62. Brilliant _ 24
1886 MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant _ _ 24
18860 MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant Scarce in this grade.. 856
18866 M564. Scarce so fine. Brilliant . 575
18866 MS62 (NGC). Brilliant _ _ 169
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188frS MS^O Prooflike . . 165
1887/6 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,095
1887 MS65 . 135
1887 MS64. Light golden peripheral toning. . 49
1887 MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant . . 49
1887 MS63. Brilliant . 33
1887-0 MS64. Brilliant . . . 335
1887-0 MS63. Brilliant . 100
1887-S MS64. Brilliant . - . - . 509
1887-S MS63. Brilliant . 169
1887-S MS62. Brilliant . 89
1899 MS-63. Brilliant . . . >. . 105
18990 MS64 . 49
18990 MS63. BrillianL
3.5
18996 MS64. BrillianL .
. 475
18996 MS63. BrillianL .
. 245
1900 MS65. BrillianL .
. 185
1900 MS64. BrillianL .
. 49
1900 MS63. BrillianL .
. 35
1900-0/CC MS-65. Attractive light golden toning at the
outer rims . 1,325
1900-0/CC MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant Rare in this high grade.
Gem Proof 1888 Dollar
1888 Proof-64 (NGC). A brilliant gem. Rare so fine! A
connoisseur's pride . 3,150
1888 MS65. Brilliant . 175
1888 MS64. Brilliant . 53
1888 MS63. Brilliant . 35
18880 MS65. Brilliant _ 465
18880 MS64, Deep mirror prooflike. Brilliant . 399
18880 MS64. Brilliant . 56
1888S MS64. Brilliant . 550
1888S MS64 (PCGS). Light amber peripheral toning. 550
1888SMS63. Brilliant . 255
1889 MS65. Brilliant . 405
1889 MS64. Brilliant . 53
1889 MS63. Brilliant . 35
Key 1889-CC DoUar
1889-CC AU-50 (ANACS). The key Carson City silver dollar
in the Morgan series . i . 2,950
18890 MS64. Brilliant . 619
1889-S MS64. Attractive golden toning on the peripheries.
Brilliant . . . 345
1889- S MS-64 (Compugrade). Brilliant . 345
1889S MS63. Brilliant . 189
1889S MS62. Brilliant . 129
1889S MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 129
1890 MS64 . 169
1890CC MS63 . 395
189(M;C MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant . . 249
18900C AU-50. Brilliant . 92
18900 MS63, Prooflike. Brilliant . 140
18908 MS65. Brilliant . 775
1890- S MS-64, DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,295
18908 MS64 . 165
18908 MS63, DMPL (PCGS) . 525
18908 MS63. Brilliant . 62
18908 MS62, DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant . 195
1891 MS64. Brilliant Scarce at this high grade level. 750
1891- CC MS-64. A splendid specimen of this somewhat scarce
Carson City issue . 575
1891-CC MS63. Brilliant . 295
1891-CC MS62. Brilliant . 185
1891-CC MS62 (ANACS). Brilliant . 185
1891- CC MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 185
18910 MS64. Brilliant . . 840
1892 MS64. Brilliant One of the scarcer Philadelphia Mint
issues of the era. . . . . 625
1892- CC MS63 Prooflike. Brilhant . . 850
1892-CC MS63. Brilliant . 910
1892- CC MS62. Brilliant . 530
18920 MS64. Brilliant . 595
18920 MS-64 (NGC). Lustrous with gold toning. . 595
18920 MS63. Brilliant . 225
1893 MS-64 (ANACS). Brilliant One of the more elusive
Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollars at this grade level. 1,350
1893 MS63 (ANACS), Brilliant . . 849
1893 AU-55 . 225
1893- CC MS-61, prooflike. Brilliant . 1,795
1893-CC MS-61, PL (NGC). Brilliant . . 1,795
1893-CC MS-61. Brilliant . . . . 1,475
1893OCEF40 . 395
1893CCVF-20 . 185
18930 AU-55 (PCGS) . 665
18930 AU-50 . 535
18930 EF45 . 249
18930 VF-20 . 119
1893- S VC8. An affordable example of this rare and desirable
branch mint issue . 695
1894 MS61 (NGC). Brilliant . . . 995
1894 AU-50. One of the most desirable of all issues in the
series. Generous amounts of mint lustre remain _ 595
1894 EF45 . 385
1894-0 Morgan Dollar
1894- 0 MS-63. Brilliant . 3,075
1894-S MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and beautiful with just a
whisper of toning. . 1,485
Choice Mint State 1895-S $1
1 895-S MS-63. Brilliant with attractive frosty lustre. Needle
sharp strike. A far nicer than usually seen specimen of
this key San Francisco Mint issue. If you have been
searching for a particularly choice 1895-S, your quest
ends here! . . 3,295
189SS AU-50 . 795
Gem Proof 1896 Dollar
1896 Proof-64 (PCGS), A brilliant gem with delicate cham¬
pagne toning. Very difficult to find so nice . 2,650
1896 MS65 . 159
We recently bought a small group (three pieces), all
selected gems, and can offer you one for . . 1,325
19000/CC MS64. Brilliant . 475
19000/CC. MS63 . 335
19004) MS65. Brilliant . 135
19000 MS64, Brilliant . 53
19000 MS63. Brilliant . . . 35
Beautiful Gem 1901 Dollar
1901 Proof-64 (NGC). A splendid gem specimen with light
golden and iridescent toning. Of exceptional importance as
a date. A Mint State coin in comparable grade would cost
many thousands of dollars more! An ideal opportunity to
acquire this exceedingly elusive (in high grades) Philadel¬
phia Mint issue . 4,750
1901 Proof-62. Brilliant and attractive. An end-run, so to
speak, for the buyer seeking a high level 1901 . 1,895
Outstanding Mint State 1901 $1
1901 MS-62. BrillianL frosty, and extremely well-struck. A
very exceptional specimen of this prize rarity among Mint
State Morgan silver dollars. You can look for the next 10
years and we doubt if you’ll find the quality equal of this
at or near this grade level. If you have been seeking a high-
grade, aesthetically appealing coin, your search ends right
here . 4,325
Mint State 1901 $1
1901 MS-62 (ANACS). Lustrous and brilliant A rare Mint
State specimen of a year that is nearly always seen in
circulated grades . 4,325
1901 MS-61 (ANACS). A brilliant and frosty coin, well
struck. . . . 1,995
1901 MS-61 (NGC). BrillianL A very nice specimen at this
grade level. Rare . 1,995
1901 AU-58 (NGC). Lustrous . 560
1901 AU-53 . 309
1901 AU-53 (PCGS) . 309
1901 AU-50 (PCGS) . 269
1901-0 MS65. BrillianL . 210
1901-0 MS64 Prooflike. BrillianL . 95
1901-0 MS64 (ANACS). Light golden toning. . 53
1901-S MS64. BrillianL . 750
1901-S MS62. BrillianL . 320
1901- S AU-53 . 140
1902 MS^5. Brilliant . 525
1902- 0 MS-66 (PCGS) . 475
1902-0 MS65. Brilliant..- . 140
1902-0 MS64. BrillianL . . . 49
1902-0 MS64 (ANACS). BrillianL . 49
1902-SMS64. Brilliant . 535
1902-S MS63. BrillianL . 259
1902-S MS-60. BrillianL . . 175
1903 MS65 . 199
1903 MS64. BrillianL . . 63
1903 MS63. BrillianL . 45
19030 MS65, BrillianL . 359
19030 MS62. BriUianL . 175
1903S EF40 . 325
1903SEF40 (ANACS) . 325
1904 MS64. BrillianL . 465
1904 MS60. Brilliant . 63
19040 MS65. BrillianL . . . - _ _ 133
19040 MS64. BrillianL . 49
19040 MS63. BrillianL . . 34
Gem 1904-S Dollar
1904-S MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant lustrous gem . 2,950
1904S AU-50 . . 535
1904-S AU-50 (ANACS). Hard to find at all high grade
levels . 535
1921 Morgan. MS65, BrillianL . 140
1921 Morgan. MS64 Prooflike. BrillianL . 115
1921-DMS65. BrillianL . 309
1921-DMS63. Brilliant . 34
192 1-S MS64. BrillianL . . 126
MORGAN SILVER
DOLLARS
1896- 0 MS-62 (NGC). With much more frost lustre, and
brilliance than usually seen. An exceptional coin from an
aesthetic viewpoint . 2,150
18960 MS60. Attractive gunmetal-gray toning. . 765
18960 AU-53 . - . 126
18960 AU-50. BrillianL _ _ 112
1896S AU-50 (ANACS). Very scarce San Francisco issue. 410
1897 MS64 Prooflike. BrillianL . 155
18970 AU-50 . 98
18970 AU-50 (ANACS) . 98
1897- S MS65. BrillianL A splendid specimen of this popular
San Francisco issue . 509
1897-S MS64. BrillianL . 88
Memorable Gem 1898 DoUar
1898 Proof-64 (PCGS), A glittering gem specimen with
delicate champagne toning. Certainly this is one of the
most beautiful of all surviving Proofs of this year. 3,095
1898 MS65. BrillianL . . 210
1898 MS63. BrillianL . . 37
18980 MS65 Prooflike. BrillianL . 159
18980 MS65. BrillianL . . . - 130
18980 MS65 (PCGS). Pale yellow toning. . 130
18980 M864 Prooflike. BrillianL . . 85
18980 MS64 . 49
18980 M864 (ANACS). BrillianL . 49
18980 MS63. BrillianL _ 39
1898S M864. BrillianL _ _ 489
1898S MS63. Prooflike. Brilliant _ 350
1899 MS65. Brilliant _ _ 550
1899 MS64. BrillianL _ 169
We invite you to compare your want list of Morgan dollars
against the following “grid,” which consists of MS63, MS64,
and MS65 coins (for other grades, see our previous individual
listings). Each coin is PCGS or NGC certified, is brilliant or
attractively lightly toned, and has been hand-picked by us as
being of Premium Quality. If you want the finest quality, plus
an excellent value for the price paid, this listing is for you. Let
us help you build an award-winning collection!
VARIETY
MS-C3
MS-«4
MS45
1878 7/8 TF
280
1878-CC
105
189
995
187M
37
49
260
1879
37
99
18790
169
425
1879S
49
133
1880
85
188000
189
259
615
18800
345
1675
1880S
34
49
135
1881
85
850
18810C
205
239
409
1881-S
34
49
135
1882
56
475
18820C
77
100
269
18820
875
1882-S
34
52
130
1883
53
140
18830C
68
92
215
VARIETY
18830
MS«3
MS-C4
49
MS-65
133
1883-S
1540
1884
56
235
18840:C
68
91
210
18840
33
135
1885
35
133
1885-CC
239
255
475
18850
33
49
135
1885-S
175
399
1886
33
49
135
1886-S
265
575
1887
33
49
135
18870
335
1887-S
169
509
1888
53
175
18880
56
465
1888-S
255
550
1889
35
53
405
18890
619
1889S
345
1890
37
169
1890CC
395
850
3795
18900
210
1890S
165
775
1891
750
18910C
295
575
18910
840
1892
295
625
18920C
910
18920
595
1893
849
1350
18940)
3075
1894-S
1485
1896
49
1897-S
509
1898
37
53
210
18960
49
130
1896S
489
1899
105
169
550
18990
35
49
1899-S
475
1900
35
49
185
19000
53
135
19000/CC
335
475
1325
190OS
295
1395
19010
35
53
210
1901-S
750
1902
525
19020
49
140
1902-S
535
1903
45
63
199
19030
185
359
1904
465
19040
34
49
133
1904-S
2950
1921 Morgan
140
1921-D
309
1921-S
126
Peace Dollars
1921 Peace. MS63. BrillianL . . . 230
1921 Peace. AU-55 (PCGS) . 98
1921 Peace. AU-50 . 84
1922 High Relief Proof Rarity
1922 High Relief. Matte Proof-64 (NGC). High relief as in
1921, and completely unlike the regular 1922 issue. In
terms of absolute rarity, the 1922 High Relief eclipses even
the famous 1804 silver dollar. The present specimen is
beautiful in its appearance, and of unquestioned rarity and
desirability . 49,500
1922 M866 (PCGS). BrillianL . - . 975
1922 MS65. BrillianL . 165
1922 MS64. BrillianL . . . 50
1922 MS63 (ANACS). BrillianL . 24
1922-DMS65. BrillianL . 560
1922-D MS64. BrillianL . 60
1922- SMS64. BrillianL . 320
1923 MS65 . 165
1923 MS64. BrillianL . 50
1923 MS64 (ANACS) . 50
1923 MS63. BrillianL . 24
1923 MS62. BrillianL . 18
1923- D MS-65. BrillianL . 1,695
1923- D MS-65 (NGC). Brilliant and frosty. A gem speci¬
men . . . 1,695
1923SMS64. BrillianL . 295
1923S MS62. BrillianL . 28
1924 MS66 (PCGS). BrillianL . 975
1924 MS64. BrillianL . 53
1924 MS62. BrillianL . 22
1924^ MS62 . 185
1924- S AU-55 . 70
1925 MS64 . 50
1925 MS63 . 24
1925SMS64. BrillianL . 650
1926 MS65. BrillianL . 425
1926 MS64. BrillianL . . 71
1926D MS65. BrillianL . ! . 725
1926DMS64. BrillianL . 230
1926S MS-65. BrillianL . . . 1,050
1926S MS64 . 195
1926S AU-55 . 24
Notable Quality 1927 $1
1927 MS-65 (PCGS). BrillianL satiny-frosty surfaces. A
gem! . 2,650
1927 MS64. BrillianL . 335
1927 MS63. BrillianL . 98
1927-DMS64. BrillianL . 699
1927-D MS63. BrillianL . 239
1927-D M862. BrillianL . 162
1927-D M861. BrillianL . 140
1927-D M861 (PCGS), BrillianL Scarce issue, yet priced at
only . 140
1927-SMS64 . ....1 . 819
1927-SMS64. BrillianL . .’ . 819
MS-65 1928 Peace Dollar
1928 MS-65. BrillianL Quality such as this is very elusive. A
marvelous gem! . 2,650
1928 M864. BrillianL A splendid specimen . 599
1928 M863. Brilliant and lustrous, with the satiny surface
characteristic of this date. Lowest mintage regular issue in
the series . 315
1928 AU-50 . 154
1934 MS-65. BrillianL . 1,365
1934 MS64. BrillianL . 245
1934-D MS63 . 205
1934-D MS61. Light golden toning. . 87
1934-D MS60 . 70
Gem 1934-S Peace Dollar
1934-S MS-64. A brillianL lustrous gem specimen of the
most highly prized mintmark in the Peace dollar series.
This will be the centerpiece of your collection . 3,795
1934-S MS-62. BrillianL The coin of the series . 1,725
1934-S MS-61 . 1,325
1934-S MS-60 . 1,195
1934- S AU-50. Attractive . 420
1935 MS65. BrillianL . 795
1935 MS64, BrillianL . 175
1935 MS63 . 73
1935 M860. BrillianL . 42
1935- S MS-65. BrillianL . 1,065
1935-S MS60. BrillianL . 126
PEACE DOLLARS
Check our listing of Peace dollars carefully. Each one has
been hand-picked for quality. Each coin is NGC or PCGS
certified, and is brilliant or lightly and attractively toned. Each
coin is among the finest extant at its grade level. If you are
particular about quality and value, your search stops here!
VARIETY
MS«3
MS-64
MS-65
1921
230
1922
24
50
165
1922-D
60
560
1922-S
46
320
1923
24
50
165
19230
275
1695
1923-S
295
1924
53
1924-S
465
1925
.24
50
168
1925-S
119
1926
71
425
1926D
230
725
1926S
195
1050
1927
98
335
2650
19270
239
699
1927-S
819
1928
315
599
2650
1926S
350
1295
1934
245
1365
1935
73
175
795
1935-S
245
399
1065
...
TRADE DOLLARS
1873 AU-55 (PCGS) . . 495
1873<;C EF40 (PCGS). An opportunity to acquire a classic
trade dollar for only . _.... 525
1874-S MS-63. Large mintmark. A superb coin, brilliant
with satiny surfaces. Quality, quality, quality! The trade
dollar specialist will really enjoy owning this one. 1,995
1874-S MS-63 (PCGS). Large S mintmark. . 1,995
1874- S Small S. MS61 (PCGS) . 625
1875 Type I/II. Proof-63 (PCGS). One of the hard to find
issues in Proof formaL Lightly toned and very attractive.
You'll like this one! . 2,295
1875- CC Type I/l. M861 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous,995
1878CC AU-55 . 425
1875-S/CC AU-50. An attractive specimen of the only
overmintmark in the trade dollar series . 1,295
Gem 1875-S Trade $1
1875- S Type l/I. MS-64. A lovely gem of uncompromising
beauty. Cartwheel lustre as fresh as the day it was minted
graces pale golden surfaces. If you are currently seeking a
superb trade dollar for your collection, your search might
just end right here! . 3,095
18756 Type 1/1. MS62 (PCGS). Fully lustrous with light
golden toning . 795
1876 Type I/II. Proof-62 (PCGS). A splendid specimen with
lightly toned surfaces. Fairly scarce as a date, more so than
is generally recognized . 1,895
Gem 1876-S
1876- S Type I/I. MS-64. BrillianL frosty, and very attrac¬
tive . 2,795
18765 Type 1/1. MS62 (PCGS) . . 650
18766 Type I/IL MS61. BrillianL . 675
18766 Type II/Il. MS61 (NGC). Sharp and lustrous. Attrac¬
tive golden toning . 595
18766 Type II/IL AU-50. A scarce variety. Much lustre
remains on frosty surfaces . 450
1877 MS-63 (NGC). Fully struck and rare as such. As the
specialist knows, not one in 100 1877 trade dollars is found
this way! . 2,250
1877 MS-63 (NGC). BrillianL lustrous. Usual strike. . 1,495
1877 MS-63 (PCGS). Very attractive gold, green, and blue
surfaces. Although not fully struck, it is much sharper than
mosL Quite elusive in higher grades . 1,495
1877 AU-50 . 245
1877- S MS-63 (NGC). BrillianL . 1,550
18776 AU-58 _ _ _ — 295
18776 AU-50 _ 235
1878 Proof-64. Brilliant with a whisper of gold toning. A
splendid specimen of this famous rarity . . . 3,350
1878 Proof-63 (NGC). Golden toning. Highly desirable
The Coin Collecrtor ^ June 10, 1996
15
Proof-only year . - . . . . 1,950
1878-CC EF-40 (NCC). The key issue among mintmarked
trade dollars. Not easy to find in any condition. Another
one of those rarities we would like to buy 100 of, but they
are found singly and not very often. . 1,5951878-S MS-
62. Brilliant, with delicate toning. Last year of business
strike mintage . . . 1,050
1879 Proof-62. Lightly toned surfaces. A very popular
Proof-only issue . . . 1,795
Gem Proof 1880 Trade $1
1880 Proof-64 (NGC). A superb coin with splashes of
iridescent toning over light golden mirror surfaces. One of
the nicest you'll ever find in any grade of this popular
Proof-only date . 3,350
1880 Proof-60 (NGC). Brilliant Rare Proof-only date. Al¬
ways in demand . 1,350
1881 Proof-61 (PCGS) . 1,395
Superb Gem 1882 Trade $1
1882 Proof-65 (PCGS). Gorgeous lilac and iridescent toning
over mirror surfaces. A beautiful specimen of this low-
mintage date. Just 1,097 were struck . 6,495
Beautiful 1882 Trade $1
1882 Proof-63 (NGC). Brilliant and beautiful. Proof trade
dollars of the later dates have a special appeal, and you’ll
experience it when you see this beauty . 2,450
U.S. GOLD COINS
$1 GOLD PIECES
1853 MS62. Brilliant and attractive . 675
1854 Type II. AU-58 (NGC) . 1,450
1873 Open 3. MS62. Brilliant and very lustrous . 595
1854 Type II. AU-58 (NGC) . 1,450
1873 Open 3. MS62. Brilliant and very lustrous . 595
QUARTER EAGLES
1842-0 EF-45 (PCGS). Beautiful light gold surfaces. Early
New Orleans issue . 1,750
Superb 1846-D Rarity
1846-D AU-53 (PCGS). Outstanding quality, and very rare
as such. In general, this issue, when found at all, is apt to
be in VF or EF grade. A prize item for the advanced
specialist . 2,550
1856-S AU-55. Sharp and attractive. Quite elusive at this
grade level. One of the finest we have handled . 1,895
1860-S AU-53 (PCGS). Very scarce at this grade level.
Another prize for the advanced collector . 1,850
1862/1 Overdate Rarity
1862/1 EF-45 (ANACS). Very scarce issue. A find for the
quarter eagle specialist . 2,450
Notable 1869-S $2.50
1869-S AU-58 (PCGS). Bright yellow-gold. A beautiful
specimen of an issue quite rare in this grade . 2,350
1896 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant Scarce so nice . 1,450
1903 MS64 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,395
1905 MS63. Brilliant . - . 950
Choice Brilliant Proof 1906 $2.50
1906 Proof-63 (PCGS). A brilliant glittering beauty. Rare so
fine . 5,150
1908 AU-58. First year of the Indian motif. . 199
1910 MS-62 . 375
1910 MS60. Brilliant . 260
Gem 191 1-D Quarter Eagle
1911-D MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant and lustrous. An outstand¬
ing specimen of the most wanted, rarest variety of the
1908-1929 quarter eagle series . 10,900
1927 AU-58 (NGC) . 249
$3 COLD PIECES
Splendid 1854 $3
1854 MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A splendid
specimen of the first year of issue . 6,895
1854 AU-58 (NGC). -Most original lustre and brilliance is
seen. Beautiful! . 1,385
1854-D $3 Rarity
1854-D VF-35 (PCGS). Attractively toned yellow gold. A
pleasing specimen of this landmark rarity. Only 1,120 were
coined. Further desirable as the first year of issue and the
only $3 struck at the Dahlonega Mint . 9,950
Gem Proof 1876 $3 Classic Rarity
Only 45 Minted!
1876 Proof-64 Cameo (NGC). Sharply struck, brilliant, and
of gem quality. An outstanding specimen of one of the
great classics among United States gold coins. Only 45
were minted-all in Proof format-with no accompanying
business strikes. Today, the number known is closer to 25.
Certainly this cameo gem will be a highlight of the finest
collection . - . . . - . 38,650
HALF EAGLES
Choice 1803/2 $5
1803/2 MS-63 (NGC), A superb specimen of this early
overdate. Sharply struck with brilliant, frosty surfaces.
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Overdate feature is extremely bold. An outstanding early
half eagle . - . - . 14600
Mint State 1805 $5
1805 MS-63 (NGC). Sharply struck, brilliant, and lustrous.
From a late state of the dies. A very attractive example of
this early date . 13,950
Choice Mint State 1812 $5
1812 MS-63 (PCGS). A beautiful, frosty specimen of the final
year of the Capped Draped Bust to Left type. Not often seen
in this high grade . 12,500
1834 Crosslet 4 Rarity
1834 Classic Head. B-6503. Crosslet 4. EF-45 (NGC). An
exceedingly rare variety as the vast majority of the new
style (coined August 2, 1834 and later) Classic Head half
eagles are of the Plain 4 variety. Rich golden and reddish
surfiices. Gorgeous! . . . 4,750
1836 B6509AU-50 . : . 850
1837 AU-55 (NGC) . 1,350
Sharp Mint State 1838 $5
1838 MS-61 (NGC). Sharp, lustrous, and beautiful. A splen¬
did and exceptionally nice specimen of the Classic Head
design . 4,195
Lustrous Mint State 1838 $5
1838 MS-60 (PCGS). Brilliant with much lustre. Very hard
to find in Mint State . 3,450
Seldom Seen 1840-C $5
1840-C EF-40 (PCGS). A rarity in all grades . 2,950
1845-0 EF-45 (NGC). Scarce at this grade level . 1,450
1850 AU-58 (PCGS) . 1,995
Important 1860-D $5 Gold
1860-D EF-45 (PCGS). A choice specimen of the next to
last year of Dahlonega Mint coinage. Rare and desir¬
able . 2,350
Rare Mint State 1861 $5
Choice MS-63
1861 MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous surfaces. Very elusive at this
high level . 6,950
1878 MS60. Brilliant . . . 495
1879-CC EF-40 (PCGS). Some lustre remains in protected
areas. Rare issue . 1,550
1882 AU-50 . 175
1885 MS62. Brilliant . 415
Gem 1886-S $5 Gold
1886-S MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant A prize item in this gem
preservation! . . . 2,850
1892- S MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant Scarce at this grade
level . 1,095
1893 MS60 (ANACS). Brilliant . 225
1893- CC MS-60 (PCGS) . 1.595
1893-0 MS-60 (NGC). Brilliant Popular and somewhat
scarce New Orleans issue . 1,495
1898 AU-50 . 195
1901-S MS61 (ANACS). Brilliant . 235
Lustrous Gem 1903 $5
1903 MS-64 (PCGS). Exceptionally nice. A quality coin for
a type set . 2,850
1904 MS62. Brilliant . 425
1905 AU-50 . 195
1905-S MS-62 (NGC). Brilliant Scarce in this grade.1,295
1908 Liberty. MS-64 (PCGS) . 2,150
1910- S MS-60 (NGC) . 1,095
1911- S AU-58 (NGC). Scarce at this level . 355
Choice 1912-S $5
1912- S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant and lustrous. A choice
specimen of an issue which is very elusive in higher grades.
A find for the $5 gold specialist — . 9,850
1914 MS-63. Brilliant lustrous. Quite rare so fine. . 2,195
1914 MS-63 (PCGS) . 2,195
$10 GOLD EAGLES
1842-0 EF45 . 995
1854 AU-53 (PCGS). Nearly all original lustre still re¬
mains . 1,495
1879/8 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant Seldom seen at this grade
level . . . ! . 2,450
1881- CC EF45 (NGC) . 725
1882- CC EF-45 (PCGS) . 1.850
1882-S MS-62 (NGC). Brilliant . 1,595
1884-CC EF-45 (NGC). Very scarce at this level . 1,495
1890 MS-61 Gold Eagle
1890 MS-61 (PCGS). A lustrous, frosty specimen of a variety
that is quite elusive at this grade level . 2,395
-1890-CC MS-60. Brilliant A splendid specimen . 1,895
1893CC EF45 (PCGS) . 895
1894 AU-58 (ANACS) . 365
Lustrous Gem 1903 $10
1903 MS-64 (PCGS). A lustrous gem specimen . 3,895
1906S MSOl (PCGS). Brilliant . 795
1908 Indian. With Motto. MS-63. . 1,595
1910 MS62 . . -625
1910-D AU-58 (PCGS) . 575
1912-S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,450
1916-S MS-62 (PCGS). Brilliant Last issue in the early
( 1907-1916) Indian series, after which there was a coinage
gap until 1920 . 1,650
1926 MS-63 (PCGS), Brilliant . 1,295
$20 GOLD
DOUBLE EAGLES
1875 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant . 1,395
1875-S MS61 (NGC). Brilliant . - . 975
189(M;CVF-30 . . - . 625
1896S MS61 (PCGS). Brilliant and frosty . . . 650
1901 MS63. Brilliant and frosty . — . 895
Rare 1902 $20
1902 MS-63. Rare low-mintage date. Not often seen in Mint
State. A key issue among 20th century double eagles of the
Liberty Head type . . - . . 3,150
1902 AU-58 (PCGS) _ 695
1902- S MS-63 (ANACS). Brilliant . 1350
1903- S MS-64 (NGC) . 2350
1904 MS63. Brilliant . - . 850
•1905 MS-62 (PCGS). Well-struck, brilliant and lustrous. An
outstanding specimen of this important date, one of the
most elusive of all double eagles minted during the final
decade of the Liberty Head design. Low mintage of just
59,011 pieces . .5,495
1905 MS-61 (PCGS). Brilliant Rare in Mint State. .. 2,450
1905- S MS-63. Brilliant . 1,450
1906 MS-63. Brilliant Scarce so nice . 2,350
1906- D MS-63. Brilliant First year of the Denver Mint
Probably struck from metal obtained from the Cripple
Creek Cold District . . . - . 1,450
1906- S MS-63. Brilliant . 1,695
1907 Liberty. MS63. Brilliant . 895
1907- S MS-63. Brilliant . 1,150
1907 Saint Gaudens. MS-64 (NGC). Brilliant . 1,495
1908 No Motto. MS60 . 675
1910-D MS62 . - . 725
1924 MS63. Brilliant . 695
1924-D AU-55. Brilliant and lustrous, very close to full Mint
State. Rare at all grade levels . . 1,650
1927 MS63. Brilliant . - . .....675
COMMEMORATIVE
SILVER COINS
1893 Isabella Quarter
1893 Isabella quarter. MS-65. A lustrous specimen.2,495
Attractive 1893 Isabella Quarter
1893 Isabella quarter. MS-65 (NGC). Lustrous with attractive
light gold peripheral toning. Strong eye appeal . 2,495
Lustrous Gem Isabella Quarter
1893 Isabella quarter. MS-65 (PCGS). A lustrous gem.
Beautiful! . . . 2,495
1893 Isabella quarter. MS02 (NGC). Gorgeous light irides¬
cent toning. . 425
1900 Lafayette Dollar
1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-65. A splendid gem . 8,995
Gem 1900 Lafayette $1
1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-65 (NGC). A splendid gem speci¬
men, lustrous and frosty with attractive toning . 8,995
MS-64 Lafayette Dollar
1900 Lafayette dollar. MS-64. A gem specimen of this
scarce (in higher grades) issue . 2,995
Gorgeous 1900 Lafayette $1
1900 Laf^tte dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). Brilliant with a hint
of gold toning. . 2,995
Gem Alabama Half Dollar
1921 Alabama 2X2. MS-65 (NGC). A brilliant, lustrous gem
specimen of this scarce issue . 3,350
1921 Alabama 2X2. MS62. Brilliant- . 475
1921 Alabama Plain. MS-64. Brilliant A splendid speci¬
men of this key issue . 1,095
1936 Albany. MS65. Brilliant . 395
1937 Antietam. MS-66 (PCGS). A superb gem with a hint of
golden toning over lustrous, frosty surfaces . 825
1937 Antietam. MS-65. Brilliant . 665
1935 Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant . 295
1935-D Arkansas, MS65. Brilliant.. . - . 325
1935- D Arkansas. MS63. Brilliant . 95
1935S Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant . 325
1936 Arkansas. MS-65. Brilliant . 425
1936 Arkansas. MS-64. Brilliant . 130
1936 Arkansas. MS63, Brilliant . 110
1936- D Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant . 385
1936-D Arkansas. MS64. Brilliant . 119
1936-D Arkansas. MS62. Brilliant . 85
1936-S Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant . 385
1936S Arkansas. MS04. Brilliant . . . 119
1936- S Arkansas. MS63. Brilliant . 89
1936S Arkansas. MS62. Brilliant . - . 85
1937 Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant . 495
1937 Arkansas. MS63, Brilliant . 110
1937- D Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant . 425
1937-D Arkansas. MS63. Brilliant . 110
1937- S Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant . 695
1938 Arkansas. MS64 . 185
1938 Arkansas. MS-63. Brilliant . 160
1938- D Arkansas. MS64 Brilliant . 185
1938-D Arkansas. MS-63. Brilliant Rare . 160
1938-S Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant Low-mintage rarity. 850
1938- S Arkansas. MS63. Brilliant . 160
1939 Arkansas. MS-64. Brilliant . 385
1939 Arkansas. MS63. Brilliant Low-mintage rarity. .. 315
1939- D Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant Only 2,100 were distrib¬
uted, and few are as nice as this one today . 995
1939-D Arkansas. MS64. A gem specimen . . . 385
1939-S Arkansas. MS65. Brilliant Low-mintage rarity. 995
1939-S Arkansas. MS-64. Brilliant Rare! . 385
1936-S Bay Bridge, MS65. Brilliant . - . 310
1935 Boone with small “1934.” MS-65 . 165
1935 Boone with small “1934.” MS64 . 119
1935-D Boone with small “1934”. MS65 . 895
1935-S Boone with small “1934." MS-65. Brilliant A
rarity; only 2,000 were distributed from a mintage of only
2,004! . 1,050
1935-D Boone with small“1934".MS-66(PCGS).Lightgold
toning over lustrous surfaces. A gem specimen! . 1595
1935 Boone. MS-65. Brilliant . 165
1935 Boone. MS63. Brilliant . 105
1935- D Boone. MS64. Brilliant . . . - 120
193SS Boone. MS65. Brilliant . 190
193SS Boone. MS64. Brilliant . . 120
1936 Boone. MS64. Brilliant . 119
1936 Boone. MS63. Brilliant - - 105
1936- D Boone. MS65. Brilliant . 185
1936-D Boone. MS64. Brilliant . 119
1936S Boone. MS65. Brilliant . 195
1936S Boone. MS64. Brilliant . 119
1937 Boone. MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . . 425
1937 Boone. MS65. Brilliant . - . 165
1937 Boone. MS64. Brilliant _ 119
1937 Boone MS63. Brilliant _ _ 105
1937-D Boone. MS65. Brilliant Rare so nice. . . 569
1937-D Boone. MS64. Brilliant . . . . . 365
1937-D Boone. MS63. Brilliant . — 325
1937-S Boone. MS65. Brilliant Rare _ 569
1937-S Boone. MS64 PL (NGC). VirtuaUy a Proof. The 1937-
S is sometimes found this way, but this specimen is finer
that usually seen . . . . . . 495
1937- S Boone. MS64. Brilliant . . 365
1938 Boone. MS65. Brilliant . 525
1938- D Boone. MS65. Brilliant . ™.525
1938-S Boone, MS65. Brilliant . . 525
1938S Boone. MS64. BriUiant _ 415
1938S Boone. MS63. Brilliant Rare! _ _ _ _ _ 365
1936 Bridgeport MS65. Brilliant _ 350
1925-S California. MS65. Brilliant Rare so fine . 850
1925-S California. MS63. Brilliant _ 199
1951-S Carver-Washington. MS66 (NCC). Brilliant with at¬
tractive toning. _ 395
1951- S Carver-Washington. MS65 . 65
1952 Carver-Washington. MS65. Brilliant . 49
1952- D Carver-Washington. M865. Brilliant . 189
1952- S Carver-Washington. MS65. Brilliant _ 85
1953 Carver-Washington. MS65. Brilliant . 155
1953 Carver-Washington. MS64 (ANACS). Brilliant _ 45
1953 Carver-Washington. MS63. Brilliant . 40
1953- D Carver-Washington. MS65 - - 325
1953-S Carver-Washington. MS65. Brilliant . 65
1953-S Carver-Washington. MS65 (ANACS). Brilliant ... 65
1953- S Carver-Washington. MS64. Brilliant . 35
1954 Carver-Washington. MS65. Brilliant . — 135
1954 Carver-Washington. MS64. Brilliant . . . 42
1954 Carver-Washington. MS63. Brilliant . 39
1954- D Carver-Washington. MS64. Brilliant . 69
1954-D Carver-Washington. MS63. Brilliant . 65
1954-S Carver-Washington. MS65. Brilliant . 65
1954-S Carver-Washington. MS63. Brilliant . 24
1936 Cindmuti. MS-66 (PCGS). Light golden and gray
toning over lustrous silver surfaces . 1,950
1936 Cincinnati. MS65. Brilliant Rare . 695
1936 Cincinnati. MS64. Brilliant . . 350
1936-D Cincinnati. MS-65. Brilliant . . 550
1936-D Cincinnati. MS-63. Brilliant . . 295
1936-S Cincinnati. MS64. Brilliant _ 350
1936-S Cincinnati. MS-63. Brilliant . . - . 315
1936 Cleveland. MS65. Brilliant . . 219
1936 Cleveland. MS-64. Brilliant . 89
1936 Columbia. MS66 (NCC). Brilliant . 385
1936 Columbia. MS66 (PCGS). A satiny gem with a whisper
of gold at the rims. Highly lustrous . 385
1936 Columbia. MS65. Brilliant _ 279
1936 Columbia. MS64 . 259
1936-D Columbia. MS65. Brilliant . . 279
1936S Columbia. MS65. Brilliant _ 279
1892 Columbian. MS65. Brilliant . 815
1892 Columbian. MS64. Brilliant . . 165
1893 Columbian. MS-64. Brilliant . . — . 165
1893 Columbian. MS61. Brilliant . 45
1893 Columbian. AU-58 (NGC). Brilliant . 29
1935 Connecticut MS65. Brilliant Scarce in gem grade.625
1935 Connecticut MS64. Brilliant _ 275
1936 Delaware. MS65. Brilliant _ 395
1936 Delaware. AU-58 . 205
1936 Elgin. MS65. Brilliant . 250
1936 Elgin. MS64. Brilliant . . . 215
1936 Gettysburg. MS65. Brilliant . 575
1936 Gettysburg. MS64. Brilliant . 325
1936 Gettysburg. MS63. Brilliant . . 310
Superb Grant with Star
1922 Grant With Star. MS-64. Brilliant and lustrous. In
our opinion, this is the rarest variety in the series at this
grade . - . 3,095
Rare 1922 Grant With Star 504
1922 Giant With Star. MS-64 (NCC). Iridescent pastel
toning on frosty silver surfaces . 3,095
1922 Grant No Star. MS-64. Brilliant . 345
Superb 1928 Hawaiian
1928 Hasvaiian. MS-65. Lustrous with brilliant surfaces. An
outstanding specimen of the key “type” in the series. 5,295
Gem 1928 Hawaiian
1928 Hawaiian. MS65 (PCGS). A brilliant gem specimen of
the most desired “type” in the series _ _ 5,295
Rare 1928 Hawaiian
1928 Hawaiian. MS-64 . 2,650
1928 Hawaiian, MS61 . 1,425
1935 Hudson. MS64. Brilliant Key issue . 725
1924 Huguenot MS65. Brilliant _ 595
1924 Huguenot MS-64. Brilliant . . . 175
1946 Iowa. MS66 (PCGS) . . 175
1925 Lexington. MS65. Brilliant Common in lower grades,
very elusive in gem Mint State . . 685
1918 Lincoln-Illinois. MS65. Brilliant One of the most classic
designs of the era, especially the reverse . 635
1936 Long Island. M865. Brilliant . 395
1936 Lynchburg. MS-66 (NCC). Smooth satiny surfaces.1,150
1936 Lynchburg. MS65. Brilliant _ 295
1936 Lynchburg. MS64. Brilliant . 219
1920 Maine. MS65. Brilliant A lustrous gem . 595
1920 Maine. MS64. Brilliant . - 275
1934 Maryland. MS65. Brilliant . . 395
1934 Maryland. MS64. Brilliant . - 185
Gem 1921 Missouri 2-^:4
1921 Missouri. 2-ki. MS-65. Brilliant Extremely difficult
to find at this high grade level. One of the prime rarities in
the commemorative series . 7,350
1921 Missouri Plain. MS-64. Brilliant . 1,425
1923-S Monroe. MS64, Highly lustrous _ _ 425
1938 New Rochelle. MS66 (PCGS) . 850
1936 Norfolk. MS67 (PCGS). Brilliant . 675
1936 Norfolk. MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 525
1936 Norfolk. MS65. Brilliant . 459
1936 Norfolk. MS64. Brilliant . . . -..409
1926 Oregon. MS-65. Brilliant . . . 235
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1926-S Oregon. MS65. Brilliant _ 240
1928 Oregon. M&85. Brilliant . 325
1928 Oregon. MS84. Brilliant . . 239
1933-0 Oregon. MS85. Scarce so fine . 475
1933- 0 Oregon. MS84. Brilliant _ 350
1934- 0 Oregon. MS85. Brilliant _ 299
1934-0 Oregon. MS^. Brilliant _ 215
1936 Oregon. MS65. Brilliant _ _ 249
1936 Oregon. MS64. Brilliant . 175
1936- S Oregon. MS64. Brilliant _ _ 219
1936S Oregon. MS63. Brilliant _ 195
1937- 0 Oregon. MS-65. Brilliant _ 235
1937-0 Oregon. MS-64. Brilliant _ 195
1937- 0 Oregon. MS63. Brilliant _ 160
1938 Oregon. MS65. Brilliant _ 285
1938 Oregon. MS64. Brilliant _ 260
1938 Oregon. MS63. Brilliant _ 245
1938- 0 Oregon. MS66 (PCGS). Brilliant . 450
1938-0 Oregon. MS65. Brilliant . 295
1938-0 Oregon. MS-64. Brilliant _ 260
193SS Oregon. MS65. Brilliant _ 285
193SS Oregon. MS-64. Brilliant _ 260
1938- S Oregon. MS63. Brilliant _ 245
1939 Oregon. MS65. Brilliant Rare! _ 730
1939 Oregon. MS63. Brilliant _ _ 510
1939- 0 Oregon. MS65. Brilliant Rare! . 730
1939-0 Oregon. MS64. Brilliant . . 565
1939-0 Oregon. MS63. Brilliant _ 510
1939S Oregon. MS65. Brilliant _ 730
1939S Oregon. MS64. Brilliant _ _ 565
1939-S Oregon. MS63. Brilliant - . 510
NS-65 1915-S Paiuma-Padfic
1915-S Panama-Padfic. NS-65. Brilliant Rare at this
grade level . i _ 2350
Gem 1915-S Panama-Pacific 50f
1915-S Panama-Padfic. NS-65 (NCC). Brilliant and beau¬
tiful . 2,550
Gem 1915-S Panama-Pacific 50*
1915-S Panama-Padfic. NS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant . 2350
1915-S Panama-Padfic. NS-64. Brilliant . 1,350
1915-S Panama-Pacific. MS62. Brilliant . . 495
1915S Panama-Pacific MS62 (PCGS). Brilliant . 495
1920 Pilgrim. MS65. Brilliant _ „„.525
1920 Pilgrim. MS64. Brilliant _ 125
1920 Pilgrim. MS60. Brilliant _ _ _ 79
1920 Pilgrim. AU-58 _ 75
1920 Pilgrim. AU-55. Brilliant . 72
1920 Pilgrim. AU-50. Brilliant . 69
1921 Pilgrim. MS65. Brilliant _ 725
1921 Pilgrim. MS64. Brilliant _ _ 299
1921 Pilgrim. AU-58. Brilliant _ 109
1936 Rhode Island. MS65. BriUiant _ 325
1936-0 Rhode Island. MS65. Brilliant . 325
1936-0 Rhode Island. MS64. Brilliant . 119
1936-0 Rhode Island. MS62 (NGC). Brilliant . 95
1936S Rhode Island. MS65. Brilliant . . 325
1936S Rhode Island. MS64. Brilliant . . . 119
1936S Rhode Island. MS62 (NGC) . . 95
1937 Roanoke. MS65. Brilliant _ 249
1937 Roanoke. MS64 Brilliant _ 225
1936 Robinson. MS65. Brilliant.- _ _ 295
1936 Robinson. MS64 _ _ _ _ _ _ 109
1935-S San Oiego. MS65. Brilliant _ 99
1935- S San Oiego. MS64. Brilliant . 85
1936- 0 San Oiego. MS65. Brilliant _ 109
1936-0 San Oiego. MS64. Brilliant . . - . . 89
1926 Sesquicentennial. MS64. Brilliant . 650
1925 Stone Mountain. MS66 (NGC). Brilliant . 825
1925 Stone Mountain. MS65. BriUiant.. . - . 209
1925 Stone Mountain. MS64. Brilliant . . . 85
1934 Texas. MS65. Brilliant _ _ 159
1934 Texas. MS64. Brilliant _ 130
1934 Texas. MS63. Brilliant . 115
1935 Texas. MS65. Brilliant _ 159
1935 Texas. MS64. Brilliant _ 135
1935- 0 Texas. MS65. BriUiant _ 159
1935S Texas. MS65. BriUiant _ 159
193SS Texas. MS64. BriUiant _ 129
1936 Texas. MS65. Brilliant _ 159
1936- 0 Texas. MS64. BriUiant _ 129
1936S Texas. MS65. BriUiant . 159
1937 Texas. MS65. BriUiant _ 165
1937- 0 Texas. MS65. Brilliant _ 165
1937-0 Texas. MS64. BriUiant _ 135
1937-S Texas. MS66. BriUiant _ 315
1937- S Texas. MS65. BriUiant _ 165
1938 Texas MS66 (PCGS). BrilUant _ 650
1938 Texas. MS65. BriUiant _ 375
1938 Texas. MS64. BriUiant _ _ 325
1938 Texas. MS63. BrilUant.-. _ _ 295
1938- 0 Texas. MS66 (PCGS). BriUiant . . 650
1938-0 Texas. MS65. BriUiant _ 375
1938-0 Texas. MS64. BriUiant _ 325
1938-0 Texas. MS63. BriUiant _ 295
1938S Texas. MS66 (PCGS). BriUiant . . 650
19365 Texas. MS65. BrilUant _ 375
19385 Texas, MS64 _ 325
19385 Texas. MS63. BriUiant _ 295
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1946 Booker T. Washington. MS65. BrilUant . 42
1948D B.T.W. MS65. BriUiant . 59
1948D B.T.W. M864 BriUiant . 45
19465 B.T.W. M865. BriUiant . 49
19465 B.T.W. M864. BrilUant . . 24
19465 B T W. M864 (ANAC5). BrilUant . 24
1947 B.T.W. MS65 . 85
1947 B.T.W. MS64. BriUiant . . 45
1947-D B.T.W. M864. BriUiant . 59
1947-5 B.T.W. M865. BriUiant . 89
1948 B.T.W. M865. BriUiant . 69
1948 B.T.W. M864. Brilliant . 55
1948D B.T.W. M865. BriUiant . 69
1948D B.T.W. M864. Brilliant . 55
19485 B.T.W. M866 (NGC). BriUiant . 325
19485 B.T.W. M565. BriUiant . 69
1949 B.T.W. M866 (NGC). BriUiant . 275
1949 B.T.W. MS65. BriUiant . 105
1949 B.T.W. M864. BrilUant . 86
1949-D B.T.W. M565. BriUiant . 105
1949- D B.T.W. M864. BriUiant . 86
19495 B.T.W. M866 (NGC) . 275
19495 B.T.W. M865. BriUiant . 105
19495 B.T.W. MS64. BriUiant . 86
1950 B.T.W. M866 (PCGS) . 575
1950 B.T.W. MS65. BriUiant . 79
1950 B.T.W. M864. BriUiant . 65
1950- D B.T.W. M865. BriUiant . 79
1950-D B.T.W. M864. Brilliant . 65
19565 B.T.W. M866. BriUiant . 250
1950- 5 B.T.W. M866 (NGC) . 250
19565 B.T.W. MS-65. BriUiant . 59
1951 B.T.W. MS65. BriUiant . . .'. . 55
1951 B.T.W. MS64. BriUiant . 39
1951 B.T.W. M863. BriUiant . . 32
1951- D B.T.W. MS65. Brilliant . 85
1951-D B.T.W. MS64. BriUiant . 69
1951-5 B.T.W. MS66 (NGC). BriUiant . 195
1951-5 B.T.W. MS65. BriUiant . 85
1951-5 B.T.W. MS63. BriUiant . 65
1936 Wisconsin. MS65. BriUiant . 239
1936 Wisconsin. MS64. Brilliant . 225
1936 York. MS67 (NGC). Delicate golden toning over lus¬
trous surfeces . 750
1936 York. MS65. BriUiant . 210
COMMEMORATIVE
SILVER COINS
In the following “grid” we offer PCGS and NGC-certified
coins of hand-picked Premium Quality, all lustrous and with
brilliant or lightly toned surfaces. Each coin is aesthetically
pleasing and is an excellent example of its type. Use this
special offering to huild your collection of commemorative
coins, one of America's most interesting series. (For other fine
commemoratives in grades other than PCGSandNGC MS63,
64, and 65, see the preceding listing.) As many other discrimi¬
nating buyers have done for 40 years, make Bowers and
Merena Galleries your headquarters for quality and value.
VAKIETY
MS«3
MS-64
MS-65
1893 Isabella 25(
2495
1900 Lafayette $1
2995
8995
1921 Alabama plain
575
1095
1921 Alabama 2X2
1150
3350
1936 Albany
395
1937 Antietam
665
Arkansas type
1935
295
19354)
95
325
1935-S
325
1936
110
425
19364)
119
385
1936-S
89
385
1937
110
495
1937-0
110
425
1937-S
695
1938
160
19384)
160
185
1938S
160
850
1939
315
385
19394)
385
995
1939-S
385
995
1936-S Bay Bridge
310
Boone type
1935
105
165
19354)
110
193S-S
120
190
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VARIETY
1935/34
MS-63
MS«4
MS65
165
VARIETY
1928
MS«3
MS«4
239
MS45
325
1935/34-D
895
1933-0
350
475
1935/34-S
1050
1934-D
205
215
299
1936
105
119
1936
175
249
1936-D
119
1936S
195
219
1936-S
119
195
1937-0
160
195
235
1937
105
119
165
1938
245
260
285
19374)
325
365
569
1938-D
260
295
1937-S
365
1938-S
245
260
285
1938
365
525
1939
510
730
1938D
525
19394)
510
565
730
1938S
415
525
1939-S
565
730
1936 Bridgeport
350
1915-S Pan4*ac
1350
2550
1925-S Callfomia
850
1920 Pilgrim
125
525
Girver
1921 Pilgrim
299
725
1952
18
Rhode Island type
19524)
189
1936
99
119
325
1953
40
155
19364)
325
1953-D
325
193&-S
119
325
1953-S
65
1937 Roanoke
249
1954
39
42
1936 Robinson
109
295
19544)
65
69
1935-S San Diego
85
99
1954-S
24
1936-D San Diego
89
109
Cincinnati type
1926 Sesqui
650
1936
350
Texas type
1936-D
550
1934
130
159
1938S
315
350
1935
135
159
1936 Qeveland
89
219
1935-S
129
159
Columbia, S.C. type
1936
129
1936
259
279
19364)
129
19364)
259
279
1936-S
159
19365
279
1937
165
1892 Columbian
165
19374)
165
1893 Columbian
165
1937-S
120
165
1935 Connecticut
625
1938
295
325
375
1936 Delaware
265
395
19384)
295
325
375
1936 Elgin
215
250
1938-S
295
325
1936 Gettysburg
325
1936 Wisconsin
225
239
1922 Grant plain
345
1936 York
210
1922 Grant Star
3095
BTWType
1928 Hawaiian
2650
5295
1946
42
1935 Hudson
1946S
24
49
1924 Huguenot
175
595
1947
45
85
1946 Iowa
89
119
1947-D
59
1925 Lexington
115
685
1947-S
89
1918 Uncoln4IL
635
1948
55
69
1936 Lynchburg
295
1948-D
55
69
1920 Maine
275
595
1948-S
69
1934 Maryland
185
395
1949
86
105
1921 Missouri
1425
19494)
86
105
1921 Missouri 2x4
7350
1949-S
86
105
1938 New Rochelle
375
1950
65
79
1936 Norfolk
409
459
19504)
65
79
Oregon Trail Wpe
1950^5
59
1926
145
235
1951
39
55
1926S
240
19514)
85
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